PAWS Psychology And Wellbeing Services

Marisa is a compassionate and experienced Registered Psychologist who has been providing counselling and psychological services since 2005. With a rich and diverse career spanning leadership roles, wellbeing programs, critical incident response, Employee Assistance Programs, executive coaching, and training, Marisa is deeply committed to supporting individuals across all stages of life.

Marisa works with children, adolescents, and adults, offering both short-term and long-term counselling tailored to a wide range of presentations. Her expertise includes supporting clients through depression, anxiety, stress, family changes, grief and loss, low self-esteem, and navigating challenges related to ADHD and Autism. She also provides affirming support for parents, carers, and LGBTIQA+ individuals.

With a person-centred and empathetic approach, Marisa draws on evidence-based therapies to guide her practice, including Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Emotion-Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and Schema Therapy. Her warm and collaborative style fosters trust and helps clients achieve meaningful, lasting change.

Marcellina is a compassionate and dedicated psychologist with extensive experience in helping individuals navigate complex emotional and behavioural challenges. Having worked in a diverse range of settings, she has developed a deep understanding of trauma, mental health, complex behaviours, substance misuse, and disabilities, including neurodevelopmental disorders. 

Marcellina is excited to focus on supporting young adults and children, bringing a holistic, trauma-informed approach to her work. Passionate about empowering individuals, she aims to help them build resilience, regulate their emotions, and develop healthier coping strategies. She is committed to creating a unique, supportive environment in which clients feel heard, understood, and motivated to make positive change.

Marcellina draws on a range of evidence-based modalities, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Schema Therapy, and more, tailoring her approach to meet each client’s individual needs.

Tabitha is a warm and dedicated Provisional Psychologist who has been supporting individuals through counselling and coaching for over 10 years. She is currently completing her Master of Professional Psychology at Cairnmillar Institute, bringing both academic knowledge and rich real-world experience to her role.

Tabitha works with children, adolescents, and adults, with a focus on presentations such as anxiety, depression, stress, grief and loss, relationship difficulties, parenting challenges, and family and domestic violence. She is committed to tailoring her support to each individual’s unique goals and circumstances.

Grounded in empathy and curiosity, Tabitha uses a range of evidence-based approaches, including person-centred therapy, solution-focused techniques, and other integrative modalities. Her passion lies in creating safe, inclusive spaces for people of all ages to explore their challenges and build confidence in their own growth and healing.

At PAWS Psychology, she currently offers reduced-fee sessions for privately funded and NDIS clients, providing an affordable and high-quality alternative for those seeking support.