Mental Health & Supervision
Counselling and Supervision with Maria Sarina
We offer affordable counselling services and professional supervision to support individuals seeking mental health support. Our programs also specialize in narcissistic abuse recovery and provide vital toxic relationship support.
Professional Registrations & Accreditations
Services
How Maria Can Help
Kids Counselling Centre – Bligh Park
Maria provides specialist, evidence-informed mental health support for children aged 0–16 from the Kids Counselling Centre in Bligh Park. Her approach combines strength-based assessment, practical skill-building and family collaboration to support children to develop emotional regulation, positive behaviours, resilience and healthy social functioning.
Session: 55 minutes. First 10 minutes: Parent/Caregiver Welcome.
Narcissistic Abuse Recovery
Support for families navigating the impacts of narcissistic abuse, toxic relationships and family disruption, with a focus on helping children feel safe, understood and supported.
Individual Counselling
Affordable mental health support for adults navigating life's challenges. A safe, confidential space to explore your thoughts, feelings and path forward.
Professional Supervision
Booking a Professional Supervision Session — Please click the link below to receive information about how to book a professional supervision session, which offers mental health support workers the opportunity to reflect on and improve their practice.
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ACA Accredited
College of Supervisors & Counsellors
Meet Maria
About Maria Sarina
Background and Experience
Maria Sarina is a qualified mental health counsellor and social psychologist with a background in social research and extensive academic credentials. Her training in social psychology deepens her understanding of how relationships, group dynamics, and social environments shape individual wellbeing — insight she brings directly into her therapeutic work. She is a member of the ACA College of Supervisors and College of Counsellors, and serves as Coordinator of Counselling at the Australian Counselling Association. As Director and Founder of Friendship Centre Counselling Services NSW, Maria brings a faith-informed, person-centred approach to every client relationship — believing that healing is possible for every individual and family.
Learn More"Healing is not linear — but it is always possible."
2026 Award
NSW Volunteer of the Year — North Western Sydney
Friendship Centre Counselling Services was honoured as the North Western Sydney Volunteer Team Winner at the 2026 NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards, presented by The Centre for Volunteering and supported by the NSW Government.
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Video & Podcasts
Called To Teach Podcast
Importance of a Counsellor in Schools
Today on 'Called To Teach' Tania speaks with Counsellor Maria Sarina about the importance of having a Counsellor at school and the positive impact it has on students, teachers and the wider school community.
The Story Box
The Story Box with Jay Fantom Episode 2 — What causes Mental Health with Maria Sarina
Mental health is such a major issue in today's society. This week, Counsellor Maria Sarina is on The Story Box to talk about what causes mental health?
For Families
Free Resources for Parents
Download practical parenting guides and support plans — free tools to help your child and strengthen your family.