Maria is the Principal Psychologist at Complete Therapy Group, with over 17 years of experience supporting children, adolescents, and adults across the lifespan. Her professional background spans a variety of settings, including schools, the public sector, and private practice. Maria works collaboratively with clients and families, using a family-inclusive approach. She is continuously tailoring her work to meet each individual’s unique needs and goals.
Maria provides both assessment and therapy services for a range of mental health and developmental concerns, with professional interests including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Specific Learning Disorders (SLD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), depression, and anxiety disorders. She also has a special interest in supporting parents as they navigate parenting. Recognising that every journey is unique, she provides compassionate, evidence-based guidance in a warm, non-judgemental environment. Her goal is to empower parents with practical strategies, confidence, and understanding, while ensuring they feel heard, respected, and supported.
Maria has adopted a Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) framework where she incorporates aspects of Client-Centred Play Therapy, Mindfulness, Solution Focus Therapy and Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT). She is also trained in directed and non-directed play therapy.
She speaks fluently in both English and Vietnamese and finds it deeply meaningful to support individuals and families from diverse linguistic backgrounds. Maria is also passionate about reducing mental health stigma and creating a safe, respectful, and accessible space for all.
In addition to her clinical work, Maria offers professional supervision and mentoring to fellow practitioners. Maria is a Board Approved Supervisor. Outside of her professional role, she is a proud mother of three and enjoys traveling, dining out, and exploring new foods and experiences.