Marta Browne

Psychotherapist

Integrative Naturopath

Evidence based therapies for optimal physical and mental health.

About psychotherapy & integrative Naturopathy

A holistic approach to health and wellness

Psychotherapy does not do away with stressful events, but it gives you the power to cope in a healthy way. It can also help you understand yourself.  Integrative naturopathy is a holistic approach to health and wellness based on the principle that the body has the inherent ability to heal itself given the right circumstances and using gentle therapeutic techniques encompassing herbal remedies, dietary adjustments, lifestyle changes and counselling. This dual approach ensures the mind and body are supported during the healing process.

There is a strong focus on evidence based medicine and science underpinning this practice. This means that some aspects of naturopathy, such as homeopathy or flower essences, are not used or recommended. Instead, there is a higher priority placed on herbal medicine, lifestyle adjustments, dietary changes and psychological health.

Services

Where would you like to start?

Psychotherapy

Where the mind is strong and healthy, the body is better able to follow.  Preparing for life changes, assistance coping with previous events or even managing day to day stress can all improve your mental and physical health.

Learning to handle stress in healthy ways is very important. Fortunately, it is easy to learn simple techniques that help. These include recognising and changing the behaviours that contribute to stress, as well as techniques for reducing stress once it has occurred.

Naturopathy

Integrative medicine is a healing-oriented medicine that takes account of the whole person (body, mind & spirit), including all aspects of lifestyle.

It emphasizes the therapeutic relationship and makes use of all appropriate therapies, both conventional and complementary.  There is a strong focus on open communication between all members of a care team.

Doula

A doula is a person trained and experienced in childbirth who provides continuous physical, emotional, and informational support to a woman during labor, birth and the immediate postpartum period.

A doula traditionally performs no clinical tasks, but focuses on supporting you in every way required to ensure a birth is as smooth as possible.

Experience & Education

Meet Marta

Marta Browne

Marta Browne

B.Sc (Microbiology / Parasitology); B.A (Psychology / Philosophy); Adv Dip Nat (Naturopathy); Grad Dip (Psychology); Dip PMgt (Practice Management); Cert (Doula)

Marta is a psychotherapist and integrative naturopath, drawing upon both conventional and natural health sciences to assess, manage and prevent conditions by working together with GP’s, specialists, physiotherapists, psychologists, dieticians and other professionals to ensure the best possible health care outcomes.  Her practice focus is on herbal medicine, nutrition, lifestyle management and counselling for the promotion of optimal health.

Marta originally trained in microbiology and parasitology at UQ with a focus on tropical health, then followed this with psychology at UQ and QUT. She worked in private practice and hospital medical clinics for almost a decade and completed practice management at UNE before pursuing natural medicine through AIAS.

She has a special interest in the gut and mental health, and has worked in drug and alcohol addiction treatment since 2015.  Marta predominately uses CBT techniques, but has undertaken additional training in other counselling styles including hypnotherapy.

Marta is also a certified doula able to provide support during pregnancy, labour and the immediate post-partum period to assist birthing mothers and new parents through this major transition.

Marta is the current president of ANPA (Australian Naturopathic Practitioners Association), has been interviewed on radio, print and online news, and has featured on expert panels in both print and online health publications.

Rates

Basic fees

Strategy Session – FREE

15-20min

  • Phone, online or in person session (Clayfield clinic only)
  • Assessment of needs and goals
  • Explanation of available therapies
  • Booking of full consultation or referral to another practitioner (as appropriate)

Initial Consultation – $150

60-75min

  • Comprehensive medical history
  • Physical evaluation
  • Basic diagnostics (BP, zinc testing)
  • Dietary review (recall)
  • Herbal / Supplement recommendations as appropriate
  • Plan for course of treatment
  • Educational materials
  • Additional tests may incur additional fees

Follow-Up Consultation – $70

30-45 min

  • Review and evaluation of progress
  • Basic diagnostics repeat (if indicated)
  • Herbal / Supplement recommendations as appropriate
  •  Educational materials

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