Marguerita Van Der Meer is an adaptable counsellor with 15 years of experience supporting people across a broad range of human concerns. Her work encompasses social and cultural minority groups, psychological issues such as anxiety and depression, childhood and developmental matters, family systems and relationships, grief, loss and trauma, and spiritual or lifestyle dilemmas.

She practises using an eclectic counselling approach, with primary modalities that include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Narrative Therapy, and mind-body connection techniques. A longstanding interest in philosophy has led her to study numerous forms of wisdom literature, various spiritual systems, and meditation practices.

Marguerita specialises in areas including stress, anxiety, LGBT and gay clients, family matters, grief, anger, addictions, relationship difficulties, self-esteem, depression, coping with life changes, and ADHD. Based in Australia, she offers a heartfelt and insightful presence and aims to help individuals explore the subtleties of the human experience, move past lifestyle obstacles, and grow beyond limitations in their pursuit of improved quality of life. She favours a holistic, collaborative approach to health and wellbeing that brings together dynamic therapeutic strategies. Quote: “Ever desireless, one can see the great mystery.. and the mystery itself is the doorway to all understanding” (Tao teh Ching verse 1;10)