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Arena Counselling
Counsellor, PACFA
or

Arena Counselling

Counsellor, PACFA (she, her)

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
2 Endorsed
Phillip, ACT 2606
Waitlist for new clients
0456 655 658
Let's Connect 0456 655 658
Photo of Stefanie Marris - Arena Counselling, Counsellor, PACFA
My name is Stefanie, I am a trauma informed and neurodiversity affirming, PaCFA clinically registered counsellor. I am a practitioner who approaches counselling in a collaborative way, helping you to move beyond simply surviving and be able to deal with life stressors with greater ease. Working together, we will explore your experience and difficulties to achieve a deeper understanding of who you are; how you think, feel and behave. My goal is to encourage you to be curious about your internal world and to heal the parts of yourself that hold your emotional wounds.
I work across all age groups and issues. I have a special interest in working with complex trauma as well as teens and young adults. By working with me, you will also develop a deeper understanding of the effects that stress, anxiety and other issues can have on your body and mental and physical health.
I bring empathy and understanding to every session. I also appreciate that seeking out a counsellor is significant first step; having the strength to give voice to your difficulties is hard. Arena Counselling is a safe space where you will feel supported at all times so that together we can find the best way to understand and resolve your concerns.
Take the first step to help. Call or Arena Counselling now - 0456 655 658

Practice at a Glance

Waitlist. Contact to join the list for in-person and online therapy.

Arena Counselling

Phillip, ACT 2606

0456 655 658
I work in a hybrid way, seeing clients online, face to face and over the phone. My approach is informed by IFS, EFT and Self Psychology.
I focus on Self-Harming, Trauma and PTSD and ADHD 
$165 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals and families  
I provide a safe space where you will feel supported at all times to find the best way to understand and resolve your concerns.
Arena Counselling
Let's Connect 0456 655 658
Photo of Stefanie Marris - Arena Counselling, Counsellor, PACFA

Practice at a Glance

Waitlist. Contact to join the list for in-person and online therapy.

Arena Counselling

Phillip, ACT 2606

0456 655 658
I work in a hybrid way, seeing clients online, face to face and over the phone. My approach is informed by IFS, EFT and Self Psychology.
I focus on Self-Harming, Trauma and PTSD and ADHD 
$165 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals and families  
I provide a safe space where you will feel supported at all times to find the best way to understand and resolve your concerns.
Arena Counselling

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $165
  • Couple Sessions $210
  • Concession rate: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

Bank transfer, Electronic Funds Transfer, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • AHM Health
  • ARHG
  • Bupa
  • HCF
  • Medibank Private
  • NDIS
Photo of Stefanie Marris - Arena Counselling, Counsellor, PACFA
Arena Counselling
Counsellor, PACFA
Please ask me about fees or use of insurance when you
Photo of Stefanie Marris - Arena Counselling, Counsellor, PACFA
Arena Counselling
Counsellor, PACFA
Please ask me about fees or use of insurance when you

Qualifications

    Counsellor: Stefanie Marris

  • Verified by Psychology Today Membership with Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia Stefanie Marris
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 7 years
  • Master of Counselling, Graduated 2021
  • Additional Credentials

  • Certificate from Internal Family Systems Institute IFS Level 2 Therapist / 2024
  • Degree/Diploma from Australian National University in BA Hons (Psychology and Sociology majors) (BA Hons) Bachelor of Arts with Honours / 1999
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I am a level 2 Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapist. I am also a neurodiversity affirming therapist. I work with teens and young adults as well as complex and relational trauma (cPTSD).
Photo of Stefanie Marris - Arena Counselling, Counsellor, PACFA
Arena Counselling
Counsellor, PACFA
or call with questions - 0456 655 658
"
I am a level 2 Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapist. I am also a neurodiversity affirming therapist. I work with teens and young adults as well as complex and relational trauma (cPTSD).
Photo of Stefanie Marris - Arena Counselling, Counsellor, PACFA
Arena Counselling
Counsellor, PACFA
or call with questions - 0456 655 658

Expertise and Interests

Top Expertise

  • Self-Harming
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • ADHD

Practice Areas

  • Addiction
  • Alcohol Use
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Bereavement
  • Borderline Personality (BPD)
  • Child
  • Chronic Pain
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Domestic Abuse
  • Life Transitions
  • Men's Issues
  • Parenting
  • Peer Relationships
  • Personality Disorders
  • Relationship Issues
  • School Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Stress
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Women's Issues
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My main goal is to help you develop a deeper understanding of yourself and the issues in your life that are causing you concern. I can assist you with understanding your diagnosis, whether it be Anxiety, Depression, ADHD or cPTSD etc. I work in a non pathologising way, informed by IFS which is a parts approach to therapy. I am ADHD myself so I understand and prefer a neuro-affirming approach.
Photo of Stefanie Marris - Arena Counselling, Counsellor, PACFA
Arena Counselling
Counsellor, PACFA
or call with questions - 0456 655 658
"
My main goal is to help you develop a deeper understanding of yourself and the issues in your life that are causing you concern. I can assist you with understanding your diagnosis, whether it be Anxiety, Depression, ADHD or cPTSD etc. I work in a non pathologising way, informed by IFS which is a parts approach to therapy. I am ADHD myself so I understand and prefer a neuro-affirming approach.
Photo of Stefanie Marris - Arena Counselling, Counsellor, PACFA
Arena Counselling
Counsellor, PACFA
or call with questions - 0456 655 658

2 Endorsements

Jon Nielsen Counselling Canberra
Jon Nielsen Counselling Canberra
CounsellorACA-L1
Stefanie's warm engaging manner and her lived experience make her an excellent therapist. Her dedication to professional development and generosity in sharing her knowledge and wisdom makes her a fabulous colleague.
Becoming Connected Counselling
Becoming Connected Counselling
CounsellorMAPACFA
Stefanie is a trusted professional who is supportive, wholehearted and committed to providing the best possible care for her clients. She is warm, engaging and knowledgeable, and her IFS background makes her a great help for people with a trauma background

Client Focus

Age

Preteen
Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals
Family

Age

Preteen
Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals
Family

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Attachment-based
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Experiential Therapy
  • Family / Marital
  • Integrative
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Narrative
  • Person-Centred
  • Psychodynamic
  • Somatic
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
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I prefer sessions to be comfortable and conversational. I utilise mostly Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Emotionally Focussed Therapy (EFT) techniques and my practice is informed by the neurodiversity affirming framework, somatic psychotherapy and psychodynamic psychotherapy.
Photo of Stefanie Marris - Arena Counselling, Counsellor, PACFA
Arena Counselling
Counsellor, PACFA
or call with questions - 0456 655 658
"
I prefer sessions to be comfortable and conversational. I utilise mostly Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Emotionally Focussed Therapy (EFT) techniques and my practice is informed by the neurodiversity affirming framework, somatic psychotherapy and psychodynamic psychotherapy.
Photo of Stefanie Marris - Arena Counselling, Counsellor, PACFA
Arena Counselling
Counsellor, PACFA
or call with questions - 0456 655 658

Location

Primary Location

Arena Counselling

Phillip, ACT 2606

0456 655 658
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I work in a hybrid way, seeing clients online, face to face and over the phone. My approach is informed by IFS, EFT and Self Psychology.
Photo of Stefanie Marris - Arena Counselling, Counsellor, PACFA
Arena Counselling
Counsellor, PACFA
Take the first step to help. Call now - 0456 655 658
"
I work in a hybrid way, seeing clients online, face to face and over the phone. My approach is informed by IFS, EFT and Self Psychology.
Photo of Stefanie Marris - Arena Counselling, Counsellor, PACFA
Arena Counselling
Counsellor, PACFA
Take the first step to help. Call now - 0456 655 658