Marion Pozniak, PACFA

Marion Pozniak is a senior clinician, counsellor and clinical supervisor with more than 20 years of experience working in trauma, addiction and emotional wellbeing. She combines substantial clinical knowledge with a warm, authentic manner to support people through anxiety, depression, grief and loss, complex trauma, relationship difficulties, domestic violence, sexual abuse, emotional dysregulation and other significant life challenges. Marion works from a person-centred, trauma-informed stance that is informed by neuroscience and somatic understanding, aiming to create a reflective and empowering therapeutic environment where people can heal and grow.

In addition to direct clinical work, Marion provides both individual and group supervision, bringing an ethical, compassionate and client-centred focus to her supervisory practice. She holds PACFA accreditation - PACFA being the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia - which reflects her professional standing within the field. Marion practises in Australia and draws on a range of clinical approaches to meet complex needs while emphasising safety, reflection and client empowerment throughout the therapeutic journey.

Therapeutic approaches and flexible online sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and learn practical ways to act on what matters most, while developing skills to accept difficult thoughts and feelings rather than being controlled by them. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, stress and struggles with motivation.

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current patterns of connection and emotional regulation. By exploring attachment history and relational dynamics, this approach can support work with abandonment, attachment issues and relationship difficulties.

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a nonjudgmental, empathic therapeutic relationship where the therapist follows the client’s lead and supports self-discovery. This approach is well suited to building self-esteem, processing grief and navigating life transitions.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. Marion works collaboratively with clients to identify which methods fit their needs, goals and preferences, adjusting the plan as work progresses.

Online therapy with Marion is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, giving flexibility to fit therapy into daily life. These options make it easier to access licensed professionals from different locations and to choose the format that feels most comfortable and practical for ongoing work.