Veruschka Marais, PACFA

Veruschka Marais is a qualified therapist with 15 years of experience who supports individuals, couples, and families in building stronger, more fulfilling relationships with others and with themselves. She works with people facing anxiety, stress, relationship and family challenges, parenting concerns, career questions, compassion fatigue, and major life changes, offering a steady, compassionate presence while helping clients find clearer direction and greater self-confidence.

Across her career Veruschka has helped clients manage distress, heal from emotional pain, and break unhelpful patterns so they can make meaningful, lasting changes. Her approach is collaborative and individualized, blending evidence-informed methods to match each person or family’s needs and goals. She emphasizes practical skills alongside emotional insight so clients can feel more connected, supported, and in control of their lives.

Veruschka holds PACFA accreditation - membership with the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia - and draws on a range of therapeutic approaches to tailor treatment. Anyone seeking support with relationships, anxiety, parenting, or navigating life transitions can reach out to explore whether they are a good fit with her practice.

Therapeutic approaches for online care

Veruschka integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Attachment-Based Therapy to guide online work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings while clarifying what matters most to them, and it is often used for anxiety, stress, and getting unstuck from unhelpful patterns. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early and current relationship patterns shape emotional responses and connection, which can help with relationship difficulties, parenting concerns, abandonment or attachment issues, and family dynamics.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey and will be decided collaboratively. Veruschka works with each person to identify which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts techniques over time as progress and priorities evolve.

Online therapy offers flexibility to attend sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit therapy around work, family, and caregiving commitments. These options support ongoing access to skilled, licensed professionals and allow clients to maintain continuity of care even when life is busy or circumstances change.