Our People

Mariane Morandini

Registered Counsellor (New Zealand)
Member of New Zealand Association of Counsellor

Languages

Portuguese
Spanish
English

Qualifications

• Bachelor in Science - Counselling (Auckland University of Technology)
• Post Graduation in Schema Therapy (Brazil)​

General Information and Work History

With over eight years of experience as a counsellor in Auckland, Mariane works extensively with immigrants from diverse backgrounds. Her professional experience, combined with her multicultural perspective, strengthens her culturally informed approach to mental health and wellbeing.

Originally from Brazil, Mariane moved to Aotearoa New Zealand in 2005. Having personally experienced the challenges of relocating and adapting to a new culture, she brings a deep, empathetic understanding of the emotional, social, and practical difficulties involved in starting life in a new environment.
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Mariane works with adolescents and adults from a wide range of cultural and social backgrounds. Mariane is committed to providing compassionate, culturally responsive support that helps individuals strengthen their wellbeing, resilience, and sense of belonging.

Areas of Interest

Anxiety and depression support
Adaptation to new environments and migration stress
Supporting immigrants through cultural transition and settlement challenges
Working with immigrants and cross cultural  identity challenges
Emotional support and regulation
Stress management
Building resilience, confidence, and coping skills