Martha is a Registered Psychologist with a Master’s in Business and a background in Human Resources. She has experience across organisational and clinical settings, working extensively with refugees, trauma survivors, and diverse cultural groups. She supports primarily adults and adolescents.
Her personal and professional paths are deeply connected through her long-standing commitment to self-inquiry and personal development. As a yoga and meditation practitioner, she has spent many years in Dharamsala, India, studying the Buddhist Science of Mind—an ancient system exploring the nature and potential of the mind.
Modern neuroscience supports the benefits of mindfulness and meditation, showing these practices can reshape the brain through neuroplasticity—the brain’s ability to form new neural connections. Martha integrates these insights into her work to support wellbeing.
She is passionate about combining Buddhist Science of Mind with contemplative neuroscience to promote human flourishing—reducing negative emotions while strengthening positive ones.
Martha views psychotherapy as an inner journey into the mind and emotions, fostering meaningful transformation of both mind and heart.
She is also fluent in Brazilian Portuguese.
Areas of support include:
- Depression
- Anxiety and stress
- Self-worth and confidence
- Relationships
- Anger management
- Emotional regulation
- Life transitions
- Grief and loss
- Trauma and PTSD
- Suicide prevention
- Cultural adjustment
- Existential concerns and purpose
Therapeutic approaches:
- CBT
- Mindfulness-based CBT
- Trauma-informed care
- Client-centred therapy
- Existential and transpersonal approaches
- Stress reduction
- Meditation and contemplative practices
- Cross-cultural approaches
Martha runs her own independent practice and engages Clear Health Psychology to provide administrative and other business services to enable her to provide assessment and treatment to her clients.
Appointment duration: 51 minutes
Individuals: $230.00 per appointment ($240.00 per appointment after 5.00pm)
Medicare rebate is available with a Mental Health Care Plan for individual appointments.
Cancellation Policy: Appointments are precious and we appreciate you giving at least 48 hours’ notice if you cannot attend. For cancellations under 48 hours, 50% of the session rate will apply with no Medicare rebate. For cancellations under 24 hours, 100% of the session rate will apply with no Medicare rebate.
Please note: Martha accepts appointments for individuals 15 years+ only. Face to Face sessions will resume from October 2026*
** Please note the first floor Fremantle office where Martha is based does not have ramp or lift access, we apologise for this ***
