Marie Cozens

Marie is a warm and caring Registered Counsellor who deeply listens to clients and provides a safe, calm space for therapy. Her compassionate approach is free from judgement and she offers a trusting environment so clients feel able to share their emotions and personal challenges. Using a person-centred approach with a range of therapeutic techniques including solution-focussed, CBT and EMDR, Marie tailors therapy to support each individual on their unique journey. 

With skills extending across a wide range of mental health challenges, Marie brings a wealth of experience to clients of all ages and diverse backgrounds. She has special interests and expertise working with trauma, PTSD, psychological injury and accidents. Marie is passionate about supporting every client to find ways to manage their lives and increase their resilience whilst encouraging self-care and empowerment. She is dedicated to accompanying her clients on a journey of personal growth in order to achieve their goals and find well-being.

Therapeutic Approaches:

• Person-centred – creating a safe and caring space for clients

• Strengths-Based Solution-Focussed Therapy

• Exposure Therapy

• Eye Movement De-sensitisation Re-processing (EMDR) Therapy

Specialisations:

• Mental health concerns

• Anxiety and depression

• Trauma and PTSD

• Recovery from accidents – workplace, CTP

Professional Experience:

• Extensive experience working with the impact of Workers’ Compensation injuries

• CTP injuries

• Psychological injuries in the workplace

• Chronic health illnesses

• Employee Assistance Program counselling

• Lifeline crisis support for 12 years

Key Attributes:

• Compassionate, calm and caring

• Person-centered

• Committed to ongoing professional development

Qualifications:

• Graduate Diploma Counselling, Australian College of Applied Psychology, 2019

• EMDR Level 2, 2023

• Graduate Diploma Public Sector Management, Curtin University, 1991

• BA Social Policy (Hons.), Bedford College London University, 1983

Professional Memberships:

• PACFA, Clinical Registrant

• Australian Counselling Association, Level 2

• EMDR Association Full Member

Registered Provider:

• SIRA NSW – Workers’ Compensation and Vehicle Accident