Marta Musis
Background
Marta is a registered psychologist who holds a Master of Psychology (Educational and Developmental) from the University of Melbourne. Born in Iraq and fluent in both English and Armenian, Marta brings a compassionate, culturally sensitive, and inclusive approach to her work with individuals and families.
She has gained extensive experience in the mental health and wellbeing sector, supporting people from diverse backgrounds and across different life stages. Marta’s professional journey includes roles such as Crisis Supporter at Lifeline, Youth Mentor at Raise Foundation, NDIS Positive Behaviour Therapist, Tutor, and Psychologist within the Department of Education’s Student Support Services. These experiences have strengthened her commitment to helping individuals build resilience, emotional awareness, and effective coping skills.
Areas of Interest and Expertise
Marta provides psychological support for a wide range of emotional and behavioural concerns, including:
Trauma and post-traumatic stress
Self-harm and suicide prevention
Self-esteem and confidence building
Neurodevelopmental disorders (including ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder)
Her practice integrates evidence-based interventions with a warm, strengths-focused, and neuroaffirming approach, helping clients feel seen, safe, and empowered to create meaningful change.
Therapeutic Approaches
Marta draws on a range of evidence-based therapies tailored to individual needs, including:
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) — understanding and changing unhelpful thought patterns
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) — building psychological flexibility and resilience
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) — emotional regulation and interpersonal effectiveness
Play Therapy — supporting children and adolescents
Mindfulness and meditation-based techniques — developing present-moment awareness and calm
Strengths-based and neuroaffirming practices — fostering self-acceptance and growth
Helping You Build Wellbeing and Connection
Marta believes that therapy is a collaborative process designed to help people not only manage distress but also discover their potential, enhance wellbeing, and live more connected and fulfilling lives. She is passionate about providing mental health care that is compassionate, practical, and tailored to each person’s unique story.