Maria Daradar, PACFA

Maria Daradar is a counsellor practising in Australia who brings 10 years of clinical experience to her work. She is credentialed with PACFA, the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia, which is a professional association for counsellors and psychotherapists and indicates recognised standing within the sector.

Maria works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression and the challenges of coping with life changes. Her practice also specialises in related areas such as attachment difficulties, communication problems, divorce and separation, forgiveness, guilt and shame, isolation and loneliness, life purpose and midlife transitions. She also supports those dealing with post-traumatic stress, self-love and women's issues, and assists clients navigating workplace concerns.

In sessions Maria aims to create an open, non-judgemental space where thoughts and feelings can be explored at each person’s pace. She focuses on helping clients identify practical ways to manage distress, rebuild a sense of stability and move toward more fulfilling, meaningful outcomes. Maria acknowledges the courage it takes to seek change and offers support and empowerment to people ready to take those first steps.

Evidence-based approaches for online support

Maria uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change and emotional recovery. Cognitive and behavioural techniques help people identify unhelpful patterns of thought and behaviour and replace them with more adaptive ways of coping - these methods are often used for anxiety, depression and stress. Trauma-informed approaches pay close attention to safety, pacing and the impact of past hurt, and can be helpful for people working through trauma, abuse and post-traumatic stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Maria works collaboratively with each person to explore what feels most helpful, adapting methods to match the client’s needs, goals and preferences. Appropriately qualified or registered professionals and therapists can offer different pathways, and Maria will help determine the best fit together.

Online therapy with Maria is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for busy schedules, mobility constraints or those who prefer remote support. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care and fit therapy into everyday life while accessing approaches that specialise in anxiety, grief, trauma and life transitions.