Maria Daradar, PACFA

Maria Daradar is a PACFA-credentialed therapist based in Australia with 10 years of professional experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and the many challenges that come with significant life changes. Maria combines practical support with empathic listening to help individuals explore their emotions, understand patterns, and develop tools for coping and growth.

She creates an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be expressed honestly, and she encourages clients to take courageous first steps toward greater wellbeing. Maria also addresses related concerns such as attachment difficulties, communication problems, divorce and separation, forgiveness, guilt and shame, isolation and loneliness, life purpose and midlife transitions, post-traumatic stress, self-love, women's issues, and workplace challenges. Her approach prioritizes empowerment and collaboration, guiding each person to find strategies that fit their unique circumstances and goals.

Maria holds credentials with PACFA - a recognized Australian counselling association - and brings a steady, supportive presence to therapeutic work. She offers services in English and Tagalog and focuses on helping clients move toward a more fulfilling and balanced life.

Evidence-based techniques and flexible online care

Maria uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to the issues a person brings. One focus is skills-oriented work for stress and anxiety - practical strategies to manage overwhelming thoughts, reduce physiological arousal, and build day-to-day coping skills that support emotional balance. Another area of emphasis is trauma-informed support for people affected by trauma and abuse - gentle processing and pacing help clients make sense of difficult experiences and restore a sense of safety and agency. She also offers grief-focused support to help people navigate loss and find ways to adjust to changed circumstances.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Maria collaborates with each person to identify goals, assess what helps, and adjust methods as needed so the work fits the client’s needs and preferences. This collaborative stance helps ensure therapy feels relevant and grounded.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to access ongoing care from a distance, support consistency in sessions, and allow therapists to work with clients in ways that suit their daily lives.