Marion Pozniak, PACFA
Experienced clinician specializing in trauma and addiction
- Trauma and addiction specialist
- 20 years clinical experience
- Person-centred care
About Marion Pozniak
Marion Pozniak is a senior clinician and clinical supervisor with more than 20 years of experience supporting people facing trauma, addiction and emotional wellbeing challenges. She combines extensive clinical training with a warm, authentic presence to create a therapeutic environment where clients can work through anxiety, depression, grief and loss, complex trauma, relationship difficulties, domestic violence and sexual abuse. Her practice also addresses emotional dysregulation and other significant life stressors.
Marion’s approach is person-centred and trauma-informed, informed by neuroscience and somatic perspectives to help clients make meaningful, embodied change. She draws on a range of evidence-informed methods to foster reflection, empowerment and practical coping skills while remaining attentive to each person’s unique history and needs. Marion works with issues such as stress, addictions, attachment and abandonment concerns, codependency, communication problems, family of origin difficulties, guilt and shame, impulsivity and isolation.
In addition to individual therapy, Marion provides both group supervision and individual supervision, bringing an ethical, compassionate and client-focused stance to her supervisory work. She is a member of PACFA - a professional association for counsellors and psychotherapists in Australia - and maintains a commitment to thoughtful, client-centred care.
Marion’s approach is person-centred and trauma-informed, informed by neuroscience and somatic perspectives to help clients make meaningful, embodied change. She draws on a range of evidence-informed methods to foster reflection, empowerment and practical coping skills while remaining attentive to each person’s unique history and needs. Marion works with issues such as stress, addictions, attachment and abandonment concerns, codependency, communication problems, family of origin difficulties, guilt and shame, impulsivity and isolation.
In addition to individual therapy, Marion provides both group supervision and individual supervision, bringing an ethical, compassionate and client-focused stance to her supervisory work. She is a member of PACFA - a professional association for counsellors and psychotherapists in Australia - and maintains a commitment to thoughtful, client-centred care.
Areas of Expertise
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSomatization
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Marion Pozniak have?
Marion Pozniak has 20 years of clinical experience.
Is Marion Pozniak a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds PACFA membership. PACFA is a professional association for counsellors and psychotherapists in Australia. No additional license details were provided.
In which languages does Marion Pozniak provide therapy?
Marion provides therapy in English.
Where is Marion Pozniak located?
Marion is located in Australia.
How can I work with Marion Pozniak as my therapist?
You can work with Marion through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Marion Pozniak work with international clients?
Marion Pozniak does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Marion Pozniak cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care and Healing
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and then commit to actions that reflect their values. ACT can be useful for anxiety, depression and situations where avoidance or unhelpful patterns limit daily life. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current patterns in close connections; it helps individuals and couples understand attachment needs and build more secure, trusting relationships, which can be important for issues like abandonment, codependency and relationship conflict. Client-Centered Therapy centers the person’s experience, offering empathetic listening and support to help clients explore their goals and make their own changes; this approach is particularly helpful when building self-esteem, processing grief and finding life purpose.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. The therapist will work collaboratively with each person to identify which methods align with their needs, goals and preferences, and adapt techniques over time as progress and priorities evolve.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions by video call or phone allow face-to-face connection without travel, while live chat and text-based messaging make it easier to access support between appointments or when schedules are tight. For many people, these options increase accessibility and make it possible to maintain consistent care with licensed professionals and therapists despite busy or changing circumstances.