Mary-Anne

Ms Mary-Anne Paino

Clinical Psychologist

Psychological Services for Individuals and Couples Mary-Anne Paino is registered with AHPRA as a Clinical and Counselling Psychologist

About Me

Mary-Anne Paino supports individuals and couples seeking to navigate life's challenges. She creates a calm, collaborative space where you can explore concerns and find clarity. Drawing on her extensive training, she tailors support, helping you understand patterns and build practical strategies. This approach guides clients towards greater well-being and stronger relationships.

Approach

Support unfolds in a quiet, cooperative environment: I listen closely to your story, clarify priorities and agree on small, achievable steps to move forward. Sessions progress at a steady, respectful pace, blending reflective conversation with practical exercises and occasional assessment so we can track change between meetings. When grief, trauma or relationship strain arises, I pair deeper exploration with skills practice to help manage symptoms and try new ways of relating. This way of working suits adults and couples seeking clear, compassionate guidance and tangible progress.
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Basic Information

Services


Services Offered:

  • Family Therapy

    A form of therapy that works with family members together to improve communication, resolve conflict, and strengthen relationships within the family system.

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  • Relationship Counseling

    Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.

  • Trauma Counseling

    Counselling specifically for people affected by traumatic events, focused on processing what happened and reducing symptoms like flashbacks and hypervigilance.

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  • Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

    Formal psychological testing to identify conditions, understand cognitive and emotional functioning, and guide treatment planning.

  • Psychology

    The scientific study and clinical practice of understanding the mind, emotions, and behaviour, applied to promote healthier functioning.

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  • Psychodynamic Therapy

    A therapy that explores how past experiences and unconscious patterns shape current feelings, relationships, and behaviour.

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  • Stress Management

    Techniques and strategies for managing the body and mind's response to excessive demands, including relaxation, cognitive restructuring, and lifestyle changes.

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Works With:

  • Adults
  • Couples

Area of Expertise


Scope of Practice:

  • Abuse

    Emotional, physical, or sexual mistreatment by another person that causes lasting psychological harm and disrupts a person's sense of safety.

  • Relationship Issues

    Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.

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  • Grief & Loss

    The emotional, physical, and psychological response to the death of a loved one or another significant loss.

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  • Mood Disorder

    A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.

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  • LGBTQI+ Support

    The unique psychological experiences of LGBTQI+ individuals, including identity exploration, coming out, discrimination, minority stress, and relationship dynamics.

  • Self-Esteem

    A person's overall sense of their own worth and value. When chronically low, it can drive self-doubt, avoidance, and difficulty in relationships.

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  • Trauma Therapy

    Therapeutic approaches specifically designed to help people process and recover from traumatic experiences.

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Professional Title:

  • Clinical Psychologist

    An advanced mental health professional trained to assess and treat a wide range of difficulties, from anxiety and depression to trauma and complex conditions.

Qualifications


Curtin University

Registrations


Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)

Clinical Psychologist

Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)

Clinical Psychologist

Service Area


Mary-Anne Paino

In-person

West Perth

Perth, Western Australia

Australia

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