Maria Arvanitakis-Lappas

Maria Arvanitakis-Lappas

Psychologist

EXPERIENCE

Maria is a registered Psychologist with extensive experience in conducting psychological and educational assessments with children, adolescents, and adults. She is deeply passionate about supporting individuals, families, and schools, bringing particular expertise in the disability field and in working with neurodiverse communities.

Maria takes great pride and aims to use a neuro affirming approach in all aspects of her practice.

Alongside her assessment work, Maria is experienced in counselling young people and has worked for many years across both specialist settings and mainstream secondary schools. Her counselling style is eclectic, drawing on person-centred philosophies as well as evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT). This flexible approach allows her to tailor support to the unique needs of each client.

Maria is also a registered Medicare provider and an accredited supervisor, supporting early-career psychologists in their professional development.

Maria is known for her warm, approachable style and her genuine commitment to making clients feel seen, heard, and supported.