Whether you’re new to therapy or returning to it, you’re welcome exactly as you are. This is a space to reflect and reconnect—with yourself and with the life you want to lead.
Mariana Cabral
Mariana is passionate about creating a safe, open, and compassionate space where clients feel truly seen and supported. She enjoys helping individuals deepen their self-awareness, strengthen emotional regulation, and build more meaningful relationships—with themselves and others.
As a clinical psychologist on the Sunshine Coast, Mariana holds a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from the Australian College of Applied Psychology in Sydney and a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Brazil, as well as extensive ongoing professional training. Mariana brings a wealth of experience from both private practice and hospital settings, where she has supported adults navigating challenges such as low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, panic disorder, relationship difficulties, life transitions, PTSD, and childhood trauma. Mariana sees therapy as a powerful pathway to a more aligned, intentional, and fulfilling life.
We believe that the therapeutic relationship is fundamental to successful outcomes. Our clients consistently report feeling understood, respected, and supported throughout their therapy journey, creating an ideal foundation for positive change and growth.
I feel incredibly privileged to do this work. Being trusted to walk alongside someone during a difficult time—and to witness their growth, resilience, and transformation—is a profound honour.
Evidence-based therapy
At our Maroochydore psychology practice, we use treatment methods that are backed by scientific research and proven to be effective. This approach ensures you receive care that is reliable, safe, and tailored to help you make real, lasting progress. By grounding therapy in the latest evidence, we can confidently guide you through strategies that work—giving you the best chance to heal, grow, and thrive.
Therapy Modalities We Use:
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
CBT helps you understand the connection between your thoughts, emotions, and behaviours. It’s a practical and structured approach that empowers you to challenge unhelpful thinking patterns, reduce anxiety, and develop healthier habits—so you can start feeling better, sooner.
Schema Therapy
Schema Therapy digs deeper to uncover the roots of long-standing patterns that often begin in childhood, especially around self-worth, relationships, and emotional needs. It’s ideal if you’re self-aware but still feel “stuck” in old cycles. Together, we work to heal those unmet needs and build healthier ways of relating to yourself and others.
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)
EMDR is a powerful, evidence-based technique for processing traumatic memories and emotional wounds. It helps you reprocess past experiences so they lose their emotional intensity, allowing you to move forward with greater peace and resilience.
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