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Clinical Psychologist This Week
Evidence-based therapy. Real results.
Maria Waris Nawaz is a Clinical Psychologist (AHPRA) and Clinical Director of JAZE Health.
She provides culturally responsive, evidence-based therapy for adolescents, adults, and couples navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, and major life transitions.
She offers structured, outcome-focused care for individuals and professionals serious about meaningful change.
Medicare
NDIS
SIRA
CTP
Private
EAP
Services
Individual and couples therapy, clinical assessments, and structured support programs — for adolescents, adults, and couples. Available in-clinic and via telehealth, with Medicare rebates on eligible sessions.
Care
Every client starts with a thorough assessment and a clear, personalised treatment plan. You'll always know what you're working on, why, and what progress looks like.
Support
Between sessions, you're supported with practical tools, group-based programs, and regular check-ins on your goals — so progress continues outside the therapy room.
Our Approach
Four principles
that shape every session.
01
Evidence-based
Every technique JAZE Health uses is grounded in peer-reviewed clinical research — CBT, ACT, Gottman, EFT. Not trends, not guesswork.
02
Structured
Sessions have direction. You know what you're working on, why, and what progress looks like. Not open-ended talking without outcome.
03
Outcome-focused
We measure your progress using validated tools (DASS-21, GAD-7, PHQ-9) every 6 sessions. Therapy is measurable, not just felt.
04
Warm
Clinical rigour without the cold distance. You'll feel genuinely heard — and held to the real work that creates change.
STEP 1
Free 15-minute consultation
A relaxed, no-pressure conversation with Maria before you commit to anything. You'll leave knowing whether JAZE is the right fit.
What to expect
STEP 2
Your first sessions
A thorough assessment of your history, goals, and what's getting in the way. You leave with a clear treatment plan.
STEP 3
Structured, measurable progress
Evidence-based therapy with regular check-ins on your goals. Most clients notice meaningful change within 6–10 sessions.
Therapy tailored to help you manage anxiety, depression, stress, relationship challenges and life transitions.
Therapy & Counselling
Individual and Couples Therapy tailored to help you manage anxiety, depression, stress, relationship challenges and life transitions.
Assessments
ADHD and cognitive assessments, Disability Support pension reports, Assessments for Mental Health Check with clear, practical recommendations and reports. Support for learning differences (including dyslexia) and school or university accommodations.
Supportive Programs
Group-based programs and resources to help you connect with others, build coping skills and stay supported between sessions.
I'm Looking for Help
Depression & Low Mood
Evidence-based support for depression, low motivation, and emotional flatness. Combining CBT, ACT, and behavioural activation, we help you reconnect with what matters, rebuild energy and routine, and move forward with measurable progress.
Trauma & PTSD
Trauma-informed care for PTSD, complex trauma, and childhood adversity. Paced, structured, and safe — drawing on trauma-focused CBT, EMDR-informed approaches, and Schema Therapy to support genuine recovery, not just coping.
Burnout & Work Stress
For professionals, founders, and high-achievers running on empty. Evidence-based frameworks combining CBT, ACT, and values-based therapy to help you rebuild energy, set sustainable boundaries, and perform without sacrificing your wellbeing.
Couples Counselling -Relationship Changes
Evidence-based couples therapy drawing on the Gottman Method and Emotionally Focused Therapy. For communication breakdown, conflict patterns, infidelity recovery, pre-marital preparation, and major life transitions. Weekly sessions or marathon intensives available.
Assessment
Comprehensive clinical assessments for adults and adolescents navigating suspected ADHD, Autism, or cognitive difficulties, Disability Support Pension Reports, Mental Health Reports . Full diagnostic reports with clear recommendations for workplace, study, NDIS applications, and specialist referrals.
Our therapy Space
Calm, Warm and Professional
"The best therapy isn't indefinite support — it's structured work that gets you somewhere. We are here to help you understand what's happening, build real skills, and move forward with confidence.
Transparent pricing.
No surprises.
Weekday daytime rates stay accessible. After-hours and weekend telehealth is available at a modest premium for those who can't fit therapy into business hours. Medicare rebates apply to all individual therapy sessions with a GP Mental Health Treatment Plan.
Our fees are structured around the APS National Schedule of Recommended Fees ($318 for 2025–26). We price below the recommended rate for standard hours to keep therapy accessible, and apply a modest premium for high-demand after-hours availability.
Specialised experience
where it counts.
Maria works across all major presentations. These four areas represent the deepest clinical experience — where specialised training and structured frameworks deliver the strongest outcomes.
Trauma & PTSD
Trauma-focused CBT · EMDR-informed · Schema Therapy
For complex trauma, childhood adversity, single-incident PTSD, and first-responder trauma. Structured, paced, and trauma-informed throughout. Evidence-based frameworks that create genuine recovery, not just coping.
Burnout & High-Achievers
CBT · ACT · Values-based therapy
For professionals, founders, and high-performers running on empty. Practical frameworks for boundary-setting, recovery, and sustainable performance without compromise.
Couples & Relationships
Gottman Method · Emotionally Focused Therapy
For communication breakdown, conflict patterns, infidelity recovery, pre-marital preparation, and relationship transitions. Marathon intensives available for accelerated progress.
Assessments
Comprehensive clinical assessments · Evidence-based diagnosis
For adults navigating suspected ADHD, Autism, or cognitive difficulties. Comprehensive assessment, full diagnostic report, and recommendations for workplace, study, or NDIS.
Fees & Medicare rebates
With a valid GP Mental Health Treatment Plan (MHTP), Medicare rebates apply to individual therapy sessions.
$149.05 per session (Clinical Psychologist, MBS item 80010).
Telehealth Weekday daytime — $250
(about $100.95 out-of-pocket after rebate)
In-clinic · Weekday daytime — $250
(about $100.95 out-of-pocket after rebate)
Telehealth · After-hours & weekends — $280
(about $130.95 out-of-pocket after rebate)
Couples counselling (90 min) — $350 (not Medicare-eligible)
Free 15-minute consultation — Free
Medicare rebate figures are set by the Australian Government and updated each July.
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