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Marcia Maydana - General Psychologist Noosa

MARCIA MAYDANA

REGISTERED PSYCHOLOGIST & SCHEMA THERAPIST | NOOSA, SUNSHINE COAST

BPsych(Hons) | Certified Schema Therapist | Gottman Couples Therapist (Level 2)


Marcia is a warm and engaging psychologist who provides attuned, personalised & evidenced-based treatment to individuals across the lifespan. As a psychologist, Marcia is passionate about working with individuals (age 13+) who are struggling with life challenges, and believes that a caring and compassionate environment is essential to promote change and improve emotional wellbeing. 

Marcia has dedicated the past 13 years to her work in private practice in Sydney and has recently relocated to the Sunshine Coast. She has a particular interest in the treatment of anxiety disorders, including panic, generalised anxiety and phobias. Marcia brings extensive experience working with adolescents, adults and couples assisting with trauma and attachment issues, relationship difficulties, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, adjustment issues and emotional regulation. She is committed to her continued learning and skill development, bringing to her expertise a variety of evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness, Schema Therapy, Applied Neuroscience and Gottman Method Couple’s Therapy.  

Marcia has an Honours degree in Psychology from the Pontifical Catholic University in Brazil. She is a fully registered Psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), Member of The Australian Psychological Society (MAPS), Accredited Schema Therapist by ISST,  Certified Applied Neuroscience Practitioner and a Gottman Couple's Therapist (Level 2).

AVAILABILITY:

Monday & Friday

AREAS OF INTEREST & EXPERIENCE

  • Anxiety Disorders (incl. Panic Disorder, Generalised Anxiety Disorder & OCD)

  • Depression and Mood Disorders

  • Anger & Stress Management

  • Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

  • Couples therapy (Gottman Therapy)

  • Complex/attachment trauma

  • Attachment difficulties

  • Personality disorders (incl. BPD)

  • Psychological wellness & developing a cohesive sense of self

QUALIFICATIONS & PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

  • Bachelor of Psychology (Hons)

  • Certified Schema Therapist by International Society of Schema Therapy (ISST)

  • Full registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Registration Agency (AHPRA)

  • Gottman Couples Therapist (Level 2)

  • Certified Applied Neuroscience Practitioner

  • Member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS)


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