Dr. Ruffina Marcus

I work with adults who may be feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, anxious, or stuck after difficult or distressing experiences. You may be seeking support after a traumatic event, loss, migration, relationship difficulties, or feeling different and unseen that it impacts your daily life. With over 25 years of mental health experience across Australia and the United States, and personal roots in India, I understand how culture, family, identity, relationships and life experiences shape your story. My own journey has deepened my appreciation of belonging, resilience, and identity.

I bring warmth, respect, and extensive clinical experience to my work. You do not need a diagnosis or complete explanation to seek support. If something is affecting your wellbeing, relationships, confidence or ability to enjoy life, therapy can make a difference. My speciality is trauma-informed therapy, including EMDR which is an evidence based treatment.

On your first few session, I will get to know you. On the very first session, an initial assessment will be done to know the concerns and situations surrounding you. This will pave the way to gain more understanding of eachother into the following sessions. I will make sure you are comfortable, and feeling safe before beginning trauma related work.