Marina Levez

Marina has knowledge and experience in a variety of work settings including leadership roles, mental health, crisis intervention, abuse, grief, loss & trauma, relationships, and addiction rehabilitation and recovery. She is a qualified and professionally recognised forensic mental health specialist. Through her own journey and life experience Marina is compassionate, empathetic and non-judgmental and is able to relate and understand the issues faced by individuals today.

Marina focuses on bringing hope to those suffering and helping individuals rebuild their lives and live a rich and meaningful life. Marina has worked with individuals and families of all ages and backgrounds, in one on one, couples, and group settings, working with abuse, addictions, mental health illnesses, family of origin, anxiety & stress, trauma, grief & loss, shame, self-esteem and life-transitions.

Marina established Soothing Minds in 2016 as a sole practitioner, and as the General Manager of the organisation continues to build the practice with a team of 9 made up of 6 therapists (psychologists, accredited mental health social worker, and positive behaviour support practitioners), and plan management and administration staff. The Soothing Minds team works alongside with private clients and NDIS participants, providing psychological interventions, positive behaviour support, specialised support coordination and plan management.

Qualifications and Training

Master of Social Work, Flinders University
Master of Counselling Practice, Tabor College
Master of Forensic Mental Health, Griffith University
Graduate Diploma of Psychology, Charles Sturt University
Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice from Griffith University
Diploma of Alcohol and Other Drugs
Endorsed and Accredited Prepare/Enrich Facilitator