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Maria Sarina

Counsellor, ACA-L2

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Available both in-person and online
Richmond, NSW 2753
Hey there, I'm Maria, and I am very passionate about supporting the mental wellbeing of others, especially mental health professionals. My unique approach offers mental health professionals access to counselling or supervision. I want to see our profession grow stronger, and I can help you ensure you reach your full potential. I am also a child counsellor with a focus on behaviour and have experience in supporting victims of Domestic Violence and Narcissistic abuse.Certified Personality Disorder Treatment Provider
I am a specialist in early childhood trauma and child and adolescent behavioural support.
If you need support for trauma please reach out.
Call or Maria Sarina now for a free 15 minute consultation - (02) 4503 4608

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Friendship Centre Counselling Services

Richmond, NSW 2753

(02) 4503 4608
My website
A counsellor, counsellor with a special focus on providing support to mental health professionals.
I focus on Narcissistic Personality (NPD), Child and Behavioural Issues 
$90 Per Session, I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 
Maria Sarina is a trained counsellor with experience with children and domestic violence abuse. Maria also counsel's mental health providers
Maria Sarina
Let's Connect (02) 4503 4608
Photo of Maria Sarina, Counsellor, ACA-L2

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Friendship Centre Counselling Services

Richmond, NSW 2753

(02) 4503 4608
My website
A counsellor, counsellor with a special focus on providing support to mental health professionals.
I focus on Narcissistic Personality (NPD), Child and Behavioural Issues 
$90 Per Session, I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 
Maria Sarina is a trained counsellor with experience with children and domestic violence abuse. Maria also counsel's mental health providers
Maria Sarina

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $90
  • Couple Sessions $100
  • Concession rate: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

Bank transfer, Cash, Electronic Funds Transfer, Paypal

Insurance

  • Phoenix
  • Police Health
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have limited spots available for supervision support for 2026
Photo of Maria Sarina, Counsellor, ACA-L2
Maria Sarina
Counsellor, ACA-L2
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (02) 4503 4608
"
have limited spots available for supervision support for 2026
Photo of Maria Sarina, Counsellor, ACA-L2
Maria Sarina
Counsellor, ACA-L2
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (02) 4503 4608

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Membership with Australian Counselling Association Maria Alejandra Sarina
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 18 years
  • BA Social Psychology/Social Research, BA, Graduated 2007
  • Additional Credentials

  • Certificate from Optimise Potential Professional Supervision / 2020
  • Diploma from Skills Recognised International CHC51015 / 2010
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I have over 14,000 hours face to face counselling experience and 500 hours online counselling experience.
Photo of Maria Sarina, Counsellor, ACA-L2
Maria Sarina
Counsellor, ACA-L2
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (02) 4503 4608
"
I have over 14,000 hours face to face counselling experience and 500 hours online counselling experience.
Photo of Maria Sarina, Counsellor, ACA-L2
Maria Sarina
Counsellor, ACA-L2
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (02) 4503 4608

Expertise and Interests

Top Expertise

  • Narcissistic Personality (NPD)
  • Child
  • Behavioural Issues

Practice Areas

  • Addiction
  • ADHD
  • Antisocial Personality
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Developmental Disorders
  • Divorce
  • Domestic Abuse
  • Domestic Violence
  • Drug Abuse
  • Eating Disorders
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Infidelity
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Parenting
  • School Issues
  • Self-Harming
  • Spirituality
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Trauma and PTSD
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I work closely with children with behavioural concerns I am also experienced with counselling through and post Narcissistic Abuse.
Photo of Maria Sarina, Counsellor, ACA-L2
Maria Sarina
Counsellor, ACA-L2
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (02) 4503 4608
"
I work closely with children with behavioural concerns I am also experienced with counselling through and post Narcissistic Abuse.
Photo of Maria Sarina, Counsellor, ACA-L2
Maria Sarina
Counsellor, ACA-L2
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (02) 4503 4608

2 Endorsements

Esperanza Counselling Service
Esperanza Counselling Service
Counsellor
Maria is an extremely experienced counsellor. Her social psychology background makes her an amazing supervisor, and through the Friendship Centre provides much needed support to disadvantaged clients, as well as valuable training to counselling students.
Syeda Aqeedat Zahra
Syeda Aqeedat Zahra
CounsellorACA-L1
With 16 years of experience, Maria Sarina brings exceptional insight, guidance, and support as both a skilled professional and a thoughtful, encouraging supervisor/PD provider.

Client Focus

Age

Children (6 to 10)
Preteen
Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals

Ethnicity

Hispanic and Latino

I also speak

Spanish

Religion

Christian

Age

Children (6 to 10)
Preteen
Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals

Ethnicity

Hispanic and Latino

I also speak

Spanish

Religion

Christian

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Christian Counselling
  • Clinical Supervision and Qualified Supervisors
  • Coaching
  • Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
  • Compassion Focused
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Interpersonal
  • Intervention
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Person-Centred
  • Positive Psychology
  • Trauma Focused
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Certified Personality Disorder Treatment Provider
Photo of Maria Sarina, Counsellor, ACA-L2
Maria Sarina
Counsellor, ACA-L2
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (02) 4503 4608
"
Certified Personality Disorder Treatment Provider
Photo of Maria Sarina, Counsellor, ACA-L2
Maria Sarina
Counsellor, ACA-L2
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (02) 4503 4608

Location

Primary Location

Friendship Centre Counselling Services

Richmond, NSW 2753

(02) 4503 4608
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A counsellor, counsellor with a special focus on providing support to mental health professionals.
Photo of Maria Sarina, Counsellor, ACA-L2
Maria Sarina
Counsellor, ACA-L2
Call for a free consultation now - (02) 4503 4608
"
A counsellor, counsellor with a special focus on providing support to mental health professionals.
Photo of Maria Sarina, Counsellor, ACA-L2
Maria Sarina
Counsellor, ACA-L2
Call for a free consultation now - (02) 4503 4608