Mrs Lilian Mariano
Psychologist
Hi, I'm Lilian
Welcome! I am sincerely glad you are here!
Let's embark on this amazing journey together!
I am passionate about empowering individuals across the lifespan in their journeys, and I feel my communication style resonates with the 30+ who may be navigating the complex challenges of ADHD, C-PTSD, Childhood Trauma, Chronic Pain, or going through significant life transitions.
From a young age, my sole aspiration was always clear - "I wanted to be helpful". At the tender age of five, I confided in my mom about my ambitious dream of becoming an "emotions doctor" In my youthful innocence, I believed that I could surgically remove "sadness" as if it were a tangible entity. While my understanding of the intricacies of the human body has evolved, my unwavering passion for aiding others has remained constant.
What to Expect from Our Work Together:
Our journey will always unfold in a safe, kind, warm and empathetic therapeutic space. I deeply appreciate the courage it takes to seek support, and I honour that bravery with a compassionate, open and gentle approach.
Together, we’ll explore how your brain and nervous system have adapted to past experiences. We’ll discuss how neuroplasticity—the brain’s ability to change—can support healing and growth. You’ll gain insights into how to work with your brain, not against it, whether you’re managing ADHD-related challenges, healing from trauma, or navigating chronic pain.
Trauma can leave lasting imprints, but those do not define you. Through Adaptive Processing, we’ll target distressing memories and associated beliefs, gradually reprocessing them in a way that transforms their impact. You’ll learn to move from a place of feeling “stuck” to one of resilience and empowerment.
Living a Richer Life: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy focuses on creating a meaningful life despite challenges. We’ll explore how to unhook from unhelpful thoughts, accept painful emotions, and commit to actions that align with your values. It’s not just about surviving but about truly living—discovering what brings you joy and fulfilment.
Living with ADHD can often feel chaotic or overwhelming. We’ll explore strategies for managing attention and executive function in ways that honour your strengths and work to minimize shame or frustration.
Support for Life Transitions: Major changes, whether planned or unexpected, can stir up complex emotions. We’ll approach these transitions with curiosity and care, drawing on mindfulness, self-compassion practices, and personalized strategies to support you as you navigate new chapters.
Above all, my mission is to help you reconnect with your inner strengths, make sense of your experiences, and create a fulfilling life on your terms. You are not alone in this journey of healing and growth, it will be an incredible honour if you decide we should walk this path together!
Supporting people throughout their life's endeavours is not just a career, it is my purpose — my Ikigai 生きがい (Ikigai is a Japanese concept referring to something that gives a person a sense of purpose, a reason for living.)
My Approach
I believe in a compassionate, client-centred and evidence-based approach to therapy, which integrates the latest psychological science, comprising concepts from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Interpersonal Neurobiology (IPNB), Adaptive Information Processing (AIP) and Neuroscience to collaboratively tailor a kind, comprehensive and compassionate care tailored to meet you where you are, as this is the only way we can move forward, right?
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Main areas of expertise
- Meaning & Value
- Anxiety
- Trauma
- PTSD
- Chronic Pain
- ADD/ADHD
“"The good life is a process, not a state of being...
It is a direction not a destination..." Carl Rogers”
My style is
- collaborative
- compassionate
- empathic
- warm
Medicare rebates
Access up to 10 sessions for only $116.35 after you have claimed your Medicare rebate.
Unlock medicare rebates when you upload a valid Mental Health Plan and a Referral Letter from your GP to your profile.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Just like face-to-face psychologists, our Registered Psychologists and Clinical Psychologists are registered with the Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA), listed with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), and individually approved by My Mirror.
We ensure all of our Clinical Psychologists and General Psychologists have current registration to practice with the Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA) and are listed with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). My Mirrors ensure all of our psychologists have the required credentials and qualifications, and have relevant experience in the treatment of adult mental health issues. They also undergo an interview process conducted by a team of us at My Mirror, to ensure they uphold the highest of standards in ethical care and work in line with evidence-based practices to guide your therapy.
My Mirror is an online psychology service available to anyone (within Australia) aged 13 years and over.
If you are aged 16 years or under, by using the My Mirror service you confirm that you have parental, guardian or GP consent.
Note: If you are under 13 years of age and interested in using our service, please contact our admin team on 02 9090 4730 or hello@mymirror.com.au. This will allow us to help you find a psychologist suited to your needs and explain the parental, guardian or GP consent we require before you use our service.
My Mirror supports private fees and Medicare benefits. Please see the full details on our pricing page.
A Mental Health Plan entitles you to Medicare* rebates for psychological treatment by registered psychologists. Under this scheme, individuals diagnosed with a mental health disorder or concerns can access up to 10 individual Medicare-subsidised psychology sessions per calendar year.
*Medicare eligible clients
For private fee sessions that are not eligible for Medicare rebates, there is a price difference between booking your online session with a general psychologist and a clinical psychologist. If you have private insurance you may still be eligible to claim your sessions - please check with your provider.
You may be eligible to use My Mirror telehealth services from just $108.85/session, if:
- you hold a Mental Health Care Plan and GP referral to access medicare rebates
You may be eligible to use our telehealth services for a reduced cost, if**:
- your employer, or relevant organisation, has provided a discount code to apply to our services, or
- your private health insurance covers telehealth psychology services
*For more details on rebates, discount codes and pricing structures please read our Terms of Service.
**For further information about employer discounts and private health insurance please speak to your employer and/or your private health insurance provider.
If you're looking to develop the tools required to build agency and strengthen your psychological resilience, then My Mirror is the right digital psychology service for you. We want to connect you with the right therapist for your needs, so you can take control of your mental wellbeing and become a healthier you with more productive relationships. My Mirror psychologists are all fully equipped with a wide range of expertise, and help treat the full range of Australians with varying levels of psychological distress.
Our psychologists treat specific mental health concerns such as, or associated with: stress, anxiety, depression, prenatal and post natal depression, relationships, parenting related issues, family conflict, addictions, drugs and alcohol, sleep issues, eating disorders, LGBT matters, bullying, trauma, post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), religion, self-esteem, grief and more.
My Mirror will not be able to offer the right solution for you if:
- you are in an urgent crisis or an emergency situation
- you have had suicidal thoughts or thoughts of hurting yourself or others
- you are a minor and under the care of a legal guardian
- you have been diagnosed with a severe mental illness
- you have been advised to be in psychological supervision or psychiatric care
- you were required to undergo therapy or counselling either by a court or by any other authority, or
- you do not have a device that can connect to the internet or you do not have a reliable internet connection.