Mary Heneghan, PACFA

Mary Heneghan is a PACFA-credentialed therapist practicing in Australia who draws on evidence-based techniques to support people facing stress, anxiety, parenting challenges, career concerns and depression. With a decade of professional experience, she focuses on helping clients navigate significant life changes while honouring each person's own strengths and insights. Mary approaches therapy with the belief that the individual is the expert of their story and that existing personal resources can be built on to meet present challenges.

Her work also extends to caregiver stress, chronic pain and illness, communication difficulties, forgiveness, loneliness and questions of life purpose. She offers practical strategies for money and workplace issues as well as support for women's issues, all framed by a respect for each client’s unique circumstances. Mary encourages people to take the courageous first step toward therapy and provides steady, respectful guidance as they begin that process.

Mary holds PACFA, a professional counselling credential in Australia, and uses collaborative, goal-oriented methods to tailor support to each person’s needs and goals. She aims to create a warm, focused space where clients can explore change, build coping skills and work toward clearer direction in life.

Evidence-based approaches and the convenience of online care

Mary uses evidence-based, skills-focused techniques that help people build coping strategies and manage symptoms in daily life. These practical interventions teach tools for stress and anxiety management, problem solving and improved communication to address parenting, workplace and relationship concerns.

She also applies collaborative, goal-oriented methods that focus on identifying strengths and setting achievable steps toward change. This approach helps clients break complex challenges into manageable work and track progress over time in a way that feels relevant to their goals.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process and Mary works together with each client to determine what fits best based on their needs, goals and preferences. That collaboration guides which techniques are emphasised and how sessions are structured.

Online therapy with Mary is available by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging, offering flexibility to fit sessions into busy schedules and varied circumstances. These options make it easier to access support from home, work or while caring for others, allowing consistent progress even when life is changing.