Welcome to Calm Connection Counselling.  My name is Mary Raschella and I am a qualified, registered Counsellor, Psychotherapist and Educator. I am passionate about helping people who face obstacles and challenges in life, empowering them to find hope and rediscover their purpose. When facing obstacles and challenges in my own life, reaching out for the right support helped me overcome them.  We offer that support to help you. 

I adopt an integrated therapeutic approach which incorporates modalities such as Acceptance Commitment Therapy, Emotions Focused Therapy, Attachment Science, Mindfulness and Somatic Therapy.   

During our session, I will offer an empathic, caring, non-judgmental approach with a focus on you, your strengths and goals.  Together we will work towards personal growth and the life you want to create. 

Mary holds provisional membership with the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation (PACFA) and works under the Code of Ethics of PACFA.

My story and the stories that connect us….

Encouraging, empathizing and helping people has always been an intrinsic part of who I am.

I am passionate about holistic health, human behavior and healing related to stress, tension, depression, emotional, mental and spiritual health. My interest led me to study a Bachelor’s degree in Social Science (Human Services & Nutrition), a Post Graduate Diploma in Health Counselling and a Master’s degree in Counselling Practice. My passion for community capacity building led me to acquire a Certificate IIII in Workplace training and assessment and Circle of Security Certification to support people’s learning, growth and development.

Throughout my 25 years of work in the human service and health sector, I have had the privilege to walk beside many people who have shared their stories, struggles, triumphs and life journey with me. Through these experiences, I have observed a yearning for one central need- connection. Connection is what supports our sense of belonging, purpose health and healing. Everyone has a story. Are you ready to share your story and make the connection?