Marielle Quinlan, PACFA

Marielle Quinlan is a counsellor who focuses on thoughts and everyday habits that shape how people cope. She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship concerns, self-esteem and life changes. Marielle speaks English and Portuguese and brings seven years of clinical experience in Australia.

Her style is warm and down-to-earth. Sessions aim to build simple daily habits and clearer thinking patterns. She uses practical, evidence-based techniques alongside intuitive, in-the-moment responses to meet people where they are.

Marielle trained as an integrative transpersonal psychotherapist, which means she blends several theories rather than following a single approach. In practice this looks like tailoring tools to each person’s needs and life circumstances. She emphasises building rapport, staying present in the session, and using creativity to find workable steps forward.

People can expect a mixture of structured strategies and spontaneous interventions. That might include looking at thought patterns, setting small behaviour goals, and trying new ways to handle everyday stressors. Marielle aims to make therapy practical and relevant to day-to-day life.

She works from a holistic viewpoint while keeping discussions straightforward. If someone is unsure whether this style fits, Marielle encourages an initial conversation to see how her approach can match their goals and preferences.

How evidence-based techniques translate to online therapy

Marielle blends practical, evidence-based techniques with intuitive, in-the-moment responses. One common approach she uses looks at thought patterns and helps people notice and change unhelpful thinking. This approach helps with anxiety, low self-esteem and repetitive worry by teaching simple ways to reframe thoughts.

Another strand focuses on everyday habits and behaviour change. That involves setting small, achievable goals, tracking progress and adjusting steps until they fit someone’s routine. This kind of work is useful for stress, addictions and coping with major life changes.

Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to identify goals and try techniques that suit their needs and preferences. Adjustments are made as therapy progresses to keep the work practical and relevant.

Practical benefits of online therapy include easier fitting of sessions into a busy week and reduced travel time. When session formats are not specified, confirm current options before booking to ensure they meet your needs. Many people find online sessions helpful for short check-ins, weekly work on habits, or focused sessions on thought patterns.