Marzena Diard 

Psychotherapy & Counselling

Gentle & Compassionate

For anyone seeking connection, understanding and support through their journey of healing and growth.

My Approach & Practice

As an experienced psychotherapist and counsellor, 

I welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences. 

My practice is holistic and trauma informed. I believe that we all are unique and need to be understood in our own context for healing to take place. Therefore the relationship between Therapist and Client is at the heart of my work with you, combined with curiosity, understanding and compassion.


My support may be suitable for individuals who are experiencing:


Or are seeking:






"Every person born into the world represents something new, something that never existed before, something original and unique…. If there had been someone like her in the world, there would have been no need for her to be born." —Martin Buber as quoted in Narrative Means for Sober Ends, by Jon Diamond, p.78

My Qualifications

I am a certified Psychotherapist and Counsellor holding below qualifications

I am a member of Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation Australia (PACFA) and Gestalt Australia and New Zealand (GANZ).

PACFA Reg. No: 29954

About me

I was born in Poland, raised in Germany, and have called Australia home for over 15 years. This diverse background has given me invaluable life experiences, allowing me to deeply understand and support clients navigating a wide range of complex challenges.

Living with Endometriosis, I am intimately familiar with pain—sometimes lingering in the background, other times dominating my experience and shaping how I move through the world. This personal journey led me to pursue specialised training in pain management through the Chronic Pain Method and Freedom from Chronic Pain.

As both a parent and a former preschool teacher in Germany and Australia, I understand the many complexities of parenthood. When combined with my training as a Psychotherapist and Counsellor, this experience enables me to offer a unique level of support for parents. My approach equips parents with practical tools and deeper insight to foster connection, cooperation, and the healthy development of their children.

Beyond parenthood and pain management, my work encompasses a broad range of mental health and well-being challenges. Rooted in the principles of Gestalt Therapy and inspired by Somatic Psychotherapy, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, and Polyvagal Theory, I integrate Psychotherapy and Counselling with a trauma-informed approach. This holistic perspective allows me to tailor support to each individual, considering their struggles as a whole—honoring the present moment, past wounds, and the relational dynamics that shape their experience with others and the world around them.



My Services

Sessions are available in English, German & Polish languages.

Stanmore & Summer Hill

Face to Face & Online

Local Park

Via Telehealth

All sessions fees are AUD$130 for 60min

What is Gestalt ?

Gestalt therapy is a form of psychotherapy that focuses on an individual’s present state and is primarily concerned with enhancing self-awareness to help you overcome your challenges and make the choices you need.

Gestalt therapy views the therapeutic relationship as integral, utilizing it as a catalyst for change and growth.

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What is Depth Enquiry ?

Depth Enquiry™ is a transformative therapeutic approach that helps integrate implicit memories, release stuck thought patterns, and resolve trauma, anxiety, phobias, and deep-seated shame.

Developed by Amanda Gruhn through her extensive work with clients experiencing PTSD and trauma-related symptoms, Depth Enquiry gently unblocks resistant traumas and negative beliefs, providing a supportive and fluid healing process.

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I acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the lands I live and work on. I pay my respects to all Elders, past and present, of all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander nations.