Maria Wallgren, ACA
- Stress and anxiety
- Relationships and communication
- Life transitions support
About Maria Wallgren
Maria has experience supporting people from a wide range of backgrounds across corporate, private, higher education, psychiatric, and not-for-profit settings in Australia and Europe, working both as a counsellor and in non-counselling roles. She works with adults on issues such as stress, anxiety, relationships, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes, and she also addresses communication problems, control issues, guilt and shame, isolation and loneliness, life purpose and midlife transitions, workplace concerns, and panic symptoms.
Deeply interested in cultural diversity and transnational counselling, Maria is committed to reducing stigma around mental health and to creating space where clients can explore their stories. She became a counsellor because of a lasting interest in people and their life narratives, and she sees it as a privilege to support individuals as they reflect on and continue to write their own story. Maria holds ACA membership with the Australian Counselling Association to support her professional practice.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Additional Focus Areas
Therapeutic Approach
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Maria Wallgren have?
Maria Wallgren has 7 years of experience.
Is Maria Wallgren a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds ACA membership with the Australian Counselling Association. No additional license details are provided.
In which languages does Maria Wallgren provide therapy?
Maria Wallgren provides therapy in English.
Where is Maria Wallgren located?
Maria Wallgren is located in Australia.
How can I work with Maria Wallgren as my therapist?
You can work with Maria Wallgren through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Maria Wallgren work with international clients?
Maria Wallgren does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Maria Wallgren cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Approaches and Online Care for Everyday Challenges
Maria often draws on Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside mindfulness practices to support clients in online sessions. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, empathic relationship where the client leads the pace and focus of work - this approach is useful for exploring self-esteem, life purpose, and relationship concerns. CBT offers practical tools to identify and reframe unhelpful thoughts and patterns, helping with anxiety, panic symptoms, depression, and coping with stressful situations. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple, present-focused awareness and breathing-based strategies that can reduce rumination and improve emotional regulation across a range of issues.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and Maria treats selection of methods as a collaborative process. She discusses goals, preferences, and presenting concerns with each person and adapts techniques over time so the work stays relevant and achievable.
Online sessions by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging offer flexibility for busy schedules, reduce travel time, and make it easier to maintain continuity of care. These options allow clients to access licensed professionals from locations across Australia and to choose the format that best fits their needs and comfort level.