Marie Vakakis
Social Worker, MA, AMHSW (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
1/45 Ryan Street, Footscray, VIC 3011
Let's Connect (03) 8613 3424
Are you feeling worried, overwhelmed, or struggling in your relationship or daily life? Maybe you and your partner are finding it hard to connect, or perhaps you’re facing challenges on your own—feeling stressed, anxious, or like your usual energy has disappeared. When even small tasks or conversations feel like too much, it can be exhausting, and it’s easy to retreat from the world. I understand how difficult this can be, and I’m here to help. Whether you’re facing relationship issues, personal struggles, or family dynamics, I provide a non-judgmental space for individuals, couples, and families to work through their challenges.
For couples, I use the Gottman approach, which focuses on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and deepening emotional connection. Together, we’ll explore practical strategies to manage conflict, increase understanding, and nurture your relationship’s strengths.
As a neurodivergence-affirming, trauma-informed & LGBTIAQ+ affirmative therapist, I support all kinds of individuals & relationships, including diverse relationship structures. I use evidence-based approaches like CBT, EMDR & ACT to help you manage stress, improve mental health & strengthen connections with those you care about.
Take the first step to help. Call or Email Marie Vakakis now - (03) 8613 3424
Let's Connect (03) 8613 3424
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $280
- Couple Sessions $280
Payment Methods
Bank transfer, Electronic Funds Transfer, Mastercard, VisaQualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Membership with Australian Association of Social Workers Marie Vakakis
- In Practice for 15 years
- Masters of Social Work , Graduated 2011
- Membership with Australian Association of Social Workers Accredited Social Workers
- Degree/Diploma from LaTrobe in Masters of Family Therapy
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Expertise and Interests
Top Expertise
- Family Conflict
Practice Areas
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Autism
- Bisexual
- Body Image
- Career Guidance
- Child
- Depression
- Infidelity
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Life Coaching
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Mood Disorders
- Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Sex Therapy
- Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
- Sexual Abuse
- Stress
- Trauma and PTSD
- Veterans
Client Focus
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Transgender Allied
I also speak
Basic Spanish ,
Conversational Greek ,
Greek
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Transgender Allied
I also speak
Basic Spanish ,
Conversational Greek ,
Greek
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Attachment-based
- Clinical Supervision and Qualified Supervisors
- Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
- EMDR
- Family / Marital
- Gottman Method
- Motivational Interviewing
- Strength-Based
- Structural Family Therapy
- Trauma Focused
Groups
Tuning into Teens (TINT)
A six-session parenting program for parents of teens to help teens develop emotional intelligence Would you like to learn how to: be better at understanding and talking with your child through this important developmental phase help your teen learn to manage their emotions help to prevent behaviour problems in your teen teach your teen how to deal with conflict? TINT teaches parents how to help their teen develop emotional intelligence – a key skill that can help them better cope with their emotions, become more aware and assertive, and have more stable and satisfying relationships as adults.
Practice Areas
Parenting
Location
ONLINE
Footscray, VIC 3011
Email Marie Vakakis about this group or call - (03) 8613 3424
Connected Teens
Connected Teens™ is a parenting course that supports parents to connect with their teens. Many parents feel disconnected, excluded or rejected by their teens.
Practice Areas
Parenting
Email Marie Vakakis about this group or call - (03) 8613 3424