Veruschka Marais, PACFA

15 years in practice

Veruschka Marais is a PACFA practitioner with 15 years of clinical work supporting people through relationship strain, anxiety and major life changes.

License and registration

PACFA: 23061 · expires June 2026
Years in practice: 15
Languages: English

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About Veruschka

Veruschka Marais is a PACFA practitioner with 15 years of clinical work supporting people through relationship strain, anxiety and major life changes. She writes plainly and listens closely, helping clients name what feels hard and decide on small, workable steps forward. Her style is warm and down-to-earth.

She aims to make conversations feel calm and focused rather than overwhelming. Veruschka often works with people facing parenting stress, family difficulties, career uncertainty and compassion fatigue.

Background and approach

She also supports those dealing with abandonment, adoption and foster care questions, attachment issues, blended family tensions and immigration-related stress. Practical coping strategies and clearer communication tend to be priorities in her sessions.

Her approach draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy to look at how emotions shape relationships, and on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to build new habits and ways of coping. She adapts techniques to suit each person’s situation rather than following one rigid method. Sessions are collaborative and paced to suit the client.

Veruschka uses plain language, reflective listening and focused exercises to help people notice patterns and try different choices. She encourages realistic goals and checks in about what is and isn’t helpful. People who come to her often want clearer communication, less reactivity and more direction in life.

Veruschka invites prospective clients to consider whether a practical, emotionally-aware approach fits their needs.

Focus areas and approaches

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Approaches Veruschka names

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Online support

Therapeutic approaches for online connection and change

Emotionally-Focused Therapy focuses on how emotions shape our relationships and helps people recognise and change interaction patterns that cause hurt. It is useful for those wanting to improve connection and reduce recurring conflict. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) teaches practical skills to notice difficult thoughts and feelings and still take steps that align with personal values. It suits people managing anxiety, stress and life transitions. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at early relationship patterns and how they show up now, helping people understand security, trust and closeness in their relationships.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist discusses your goals and preferences and uses a mix of methods to fit your situation. This is a collaborative process where you and the counsellor check what feels useful and change course if needed.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging. Video lets you use visual cues for relationship or emotional work. Phone sessions can be easier when less bandwidth is needed or you prefer not to be on camera. Live chat and messaging suit shorter check-ins, reflective writing or people who want to pace conversations differently. These formats make it simpler to fit therapy around work, caregiving and other commitments.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of problems can I bring to therapy?

Veruschka works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, parenting strain, career concerns and compassion fatigue. She also focuses on attachment issues, blended family difficulties, immigration stress and related concerns.

How does she approach therapy in sessions?

Her style is collaborative and straightforward, combining emotional work with practical exercises. Sessions involve listening, reflection and small tasks to try between meetings.

How much experience does she have?

She has 15 years of clinical experience working with people on relationship, anxiety and life transition challenges.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is listed with PACFA and practises in Australia.

Are sessions available in other languages or internationally?

Sessions are offered in English only and she is not taking international clients.

Which session formats are offered?

Therapy is available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

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