Marguerita Van Der Meer , ACA

Marguerita Van Der Meer is a therapist based in Australia with 15 years of experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues, addiction, and life transitions. She works with a broad range of clients including LGBT individuals and families, those navigating adoption or foster care, people managing chronic illness or disability, and others facing attachment, developmental, or caregiver-related challenges.

Her practice blends several evidence-informed methods to meet the needs of complex clients. She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Narrative Therapy, Mindfulness-based techniques, Motivational Interviewing, and client-centered principles to help clients explore values, reframe personal stories, develop emotional regulation, and build practical coping skills. A long-standing interest in philosophy and meditation informs her approach and offers clients additional ways to reflect on meaning and purpose.

Marguerita holds the ACA credential, indicating professional training and membership in a counselling association. She describes her style as collaborative and holistic, aiming to help people move beyond limiting patterns and improve quality of life through individualized, dynamic strategies. She communicates in English and is currently located in Australia. She is not accepting clients at this time.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Support

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages people to clarify what matters most to them and to take committed steps toward those values while building psychological flexibility. It is helpful for stress, anxiety, depression, and life transitions by focusing on action aligned with personal values rather than avoiding difficult thoughts or feelings.

Narrative Therapy helps people separate themselves from their problems by examining the stories they tell about their lives and exploring alternative, more empowering narratives. This approach can be useful for relationship issues, identity concerns, grief, and patterns that have developed over time.

Mindfulness Therapy involves learning present-focused awareness and gentle attention to thoughts, emotions, and bodily sensations to reduce reactivity and increase self-regulation. It supports coping with chronic stress, mood challenges, and emotional overwhelm.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Marguerita works collaboratively with clients and with licensed professionals to identify methods that fit the client’s goals, needs, and personal preferences, adjusting strategies as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with Marguerita is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access consistent support from home, work, or other settings and to maintain continuity of care when life circumstances change.