Veruschka Marais, PACFA
- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship support
- Parenting and family
About Veruschka Marais
Her practice emphasizes a personalised, collaborative style that aims to meet each person's unique needs. Through evidence-informed methods she helps clients manage intense emotions, resolve communication problems, address attachment or adoption-related concerns, and navigate the complexities of blended families, separation, caregiving stress, and midlife changes. Many clients develop healthier connections, improved self-esteem, and sustainable changes in how they relate to themselves and others.
Veruschka holds PACFA credentials - membership with the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia - which reflects her commitment to professional standards in counselling and psychotherapy. Her work is grounded in practical strategies and compassionate presence intended to empower people to tap into their inner resources and find clearer direction in life.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Veruschka Marais have?
Veruschka Marais has 15 years of professional experience working with individuals, couples, and families.
Is Veruschka Marais a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds PACFA credentials. PACFA refers to the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia, a national professional body for counselling and psychotherapy.
In which languages does Veruschka Marais provide therapy?
Veruschka provides therapy in English.
Where is Veruschka Marais located?
Veruschka is located in Australia.
How can I work with Veruschka Marais as my therapist?
Clients can work with Veruschka via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Veruschka Marais work with international clients?
Veruschka Marais does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Veruschka Marais cost?
Costs 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 straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire to help match you with a therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic approaches and online support
Veruschka integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy - ACT - which helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to values-driven action. ACT is useful for anxiety, stress, and when someone feels stuck and wants to reconnect with what matters. She also uses Attachment-Based Therapy to explore how early relationships influence current patterns; this approach supports healing around abandonment, adoption, attachment issues, and relationship difficulties by strengthening emotional bonds and repair processes. When appropriate, Emotionally-Focused Therapy may be drawn on to help couples and families identify and shift emotional responses that maintain conflict and distance.Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. Veruschka works with each person to clarify goals, preferences, and life context, then tailors techniques and pacing so therapy fits the individual or family rather than imposing a fixed method.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility - clients can access sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit work, caregiving, or geographic constraints. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, practice tools between sessions, and receive support in ways that suit different communication styles, while working with licensed professionals and therapists who guide the process.