Marie Vakakis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, AMHSW (She, Her)
Verified by Psychology Today
1/45 Ryan Street, Footscray, VIC 3011
Let's Connect (03) 8613 3424
Feeling worried, overwhelmed, sad, stressed or anxious? Maybe you’re having relationship issues or struggling to get through the day, like you just don't have your regular oomph or energy. Sometimes just getting through the day can seem tough. It’s enough to make anyone feel like curling up on the couch with the dog, Netflix and avoiding facing the day. I recognise how difficult this can be and I am here to help. I am a neurodivergence-affirming, trauma-informed, LGBTIAQ+ affirmative therapist and inclusive of diverse relationship structures.
Counselling can help you increase your ability to handle future stress, and build better and healthier connections with others. I use CBT, EMDR and ACT to support people to improve their mental health, connection with their partners, children, family and friends. I have a special interest in working with teens and their families as well as couples.
I know this can be scary, so well done, you've taken the hardest step, just send an e-mail or call to book a time to begin your journey to a healthier and happier you. The Therapy Hub is a safe space to be yourself.
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 $250
- Couple Sessions $250
- Pay by Bank transfer, Electronic Funds Transfer, Mastercard, Visa
Email me or call with questions - (03) 8613 3424
Marie Vakakis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist,
MA,
AMHSW
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Membership with Australian Association of Social Workers Marie Vakakis
- In Practice for 12 Years
- Membership with Australian Association of Social Workers Accredited Social Workers
- Degree/Diploma from LaTrobe in Masters of Family Therapy
- Masters of Social Work , Graduated 2011
Email me or call with questions - (03) 8613 3424
Marie Vakakis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist,
MA,
AMHSW
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Family Conflict
Expertise
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Autism
- Bisexual
- Career Guidance
- Child
- Depression
- Infidelity
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Life Coaching
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Mood Disorders
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Sex Therapy
- Sexual Abuse
- Stress
- Trauma and PTSD
Email me or call with questions - (03) 8613 3424
Marie Vakakis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist,
MA,
AMHSW
Client Focus
Age
Preteen,
Teen,
Adults
Participants
Individuals,
Couples,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied,
Body Positivity,
Gay Allied,
HIV / AIDS Allied,
Intersex Allied,
Lesbian Allied,
Non-Binary Allied,
Open Relationships Non-Monogamy,
Queer Allied,
Racial Justice Allied,
Sex Worker Allied,
Sex-Positive, Kink Allied,
Transgender Allied,
Veterans
I also speak
Basic Spanish,
Conversational Greek,
Greek
Age
Preteen,
Teen,
Adults
Participants
Individuals,
Couples,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied,
Body Positivity,
Gay Allied,
HIV / AIDS Allied,
Intersex Allied,
Lesbian Allied,
Non-Binary Allied,
Open Relationships Non-Monogamy,
Queer Allied,
Racial Justice Allied,
Sex Worker Allied,
Sex-Positive, Kink Allied,
Transgender Allied,
Veterans
I also speak
Basic Spanish,
Conversational Greek,
Greek
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Attachment-based
- Clinical Supervision and Qualified Supervisors
- Coaching
- Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- EMDR
- Family / Marital
- Family Systems
- Feminist
- Gottman Method
- Interpersonal
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Person-Centred
- Positive Psychology
- Strength-Based
- Structural Family Therapy
- Trauma Focused
Email me or call with questions - (03) 8613 3424
Marie Vakakis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist,
MA,
AMHSW
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.
Expertise
Parenting
Location
ONLINE
Footscray, VIC 3011
Email Marie Vakakis about this group or call - (03) 8613 3424
Location
Primary Location
Email me or call with questions - (03) 8613 3424
Marie Vakakis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist,
MA,
AMHSW
Last Modified: 17 May 2023