Ms Margaret Karafilowska

Regsitered Psychologist

MA(Couns) GradDip(Psych) BSc Assoc MAPS

Margaret was educated at Monash and RMIT Universities, as well as at the Cairnmillar Institute. She works with individual adult clients and couples, and her approach to psychotherapy is integrative based on Cognitive Behavioural (CBT), Psychodynamic and Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) therapy principles.

Margaret has also had particular experience working with older adults and the psychological issues associated with the ageing process through Cairnmillar’s Successful Ageing Growth and Enhancement (SAGE) program.  She is a registered psychologist.

As coordinator of Community Education Programs, Margaret facilitates a number of personal and professional development courses offered at Cairnmillar.

Areas of Practice:
• Anxiety Disorders, particularly Generalised Anxiety Disorder and Social Phobia
• Depression
• Self-Esteem Problems
• Problem Gambling
• Relationship Issues
• Couples Counselling