Counselling Services
With over 8 years of experience, a member of Australian Counselling Association and qualified psychologist in Brazil, Livia is able to help support with a range of services.
My Story
Professional Background
Livia Marra holds a degree in Psychology, graduating in 2008, and practised as a psychologist until relocating to Australia in 2015. Since then, she has been working professionally as a counsellor (ACA Level II), specialising in supporting individuals in complex and high-need contexts.
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Clinical Approach
Livia’s therapeutic approach is grounded in person-centred and trauma-informed frameworks. She complements these with strength-based and feminist perspectives, aiming to empower clients in their healing journeys. Additionally, she integrates narrative practice techniques, facilitating the exploration and reconstruction of personal stories to foster resilience and a renewed sense of self.
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Academic and Community Engagement
Beyond her clinical qualifications, Livia holds a Master’s degree in Community Development and a specialisation in Community Therapy. This background informs her understanding of the broader social, cultural, and systemic contexts that impact mental health. It also strengthens her commitment to practices that value collective knowledge, social connectedness, and community-based strengths.
Client Focus and Therapeutic Values
Livia works with adults and is dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-informed care. She tailors each therapeutic intervention to the unique needs of the individual, with a strong emphasis on collaborative relationships that promote meaningful change and long-term wellbeing
I offer an empathetic and trauma-informed space where each person feels seen, heard and valued, supporting their process at their pace toward greater self understanding and well-being.
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I acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the Land I am situated in, Kulin Nation, where I am heartfully grateful to live, work and connect therapeutically. I pay respect to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and their Elders, past, present and emerging and recognise their wisdom, diversity and resilience and acknowledge their rights to sovereignty.
Livia Marra is an inclusive practice supporting gender diverse identity communities and individuals of various abilities and ethnic cultural groups.
