Professional Online and Face-to-Face Counselling
Supporting anxiety, trauma, relationships, and emotional wellbeing in a safe, confidential space
Words of Wisdom
At Stand By Me Counselling, you’ll find a calm and supportive environment where you can feel heard, understood, and empowered. I work alongside you with care and consistency—helping you explore your story, strengthen your wellbeing, and build self-awareness.
Sessions are available online via phone or video and face-to-face, making it easier to access support wherever you are in Australia.
About Mary-Sue
I am a qualified counsellor registered with PACFA, with over a decade of experience supporting individuals through a range of challenges including anxiety, trauma, stress, and life transitions. I am an approved counsellor with Victims Services NSW, providing trauma-informed counselling support for individuals impacted by crime, violence, and trauma.
How I Can Support You
My approach is collaborative and tailored to your individual needs. I draw on evidence-based therapies, including:
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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
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Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
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Trauma-informed approaches
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Radical Exposure Tapping
I support clients with a range of concerns, including:
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Anxiety and stress
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Depression and low mood
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Trauma and emotional healing
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Relationship challenges
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Family and life transitions
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Self-esteem and personal growth
Sessions are tailored to your needs, ensuring you feel supported every step of the way.
Young People, Adults & Families
I work with adolescents, adults, and families, providing both individual and family-based support.
I offer counselling sessions focused on supporting you through personal challenges, emotional wellbeing, relationship concerns, and life transitions in a safe and confidential space.
I also support young people with challenges related to identity, emotional regulation, relationships, and school pressures.
In addition, I support individuals and families from diverse cultural backgrounds, including working with migrant families who may have experienced trauma, displacement, or significant life transitions. I aim to provide culturally sensitive care that respects your background, values, and lived experience.
My Approach
My work is person-centred, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive, grounded in creating a safe and respectful space where you feel heard and understood, whether through online or face-to-face counselling. I aim to build a strong therapeutic relationship that supports meaningful and lasting change.
What to Expect
Clients often describe me as approachable, honest, and deeply committed.
My goal is to help you feel supported as you navigate challenges, develop practical coping strategies, and gain a clearer understanding of yourself and your experiences.
Languages
English- Professional working proficiency
Arabic - Native proficiency
Areas I Support
Anxiety
Support for managing persistent worry, overwhelm, and physical symptoms of anxiety. Together, we’ll build practical tools to help you feel more grounded and in control.
Depression
A space to work through low mood, loss of motivation, and emotional heaviness. We’ll move at your pace to reconnect with meaning, energy, and a sense of direction.
Trauma
Gentle, trauma-informed support to process past experiences safely. The focus is on building stability, reducing distress, and helping you feel more secure in yourself and your environment.
Family Conflict
Support to navigate tension, communication breakdowns, and ongoing conflict within families. We’ll work toward healthier patterns, clearer understanding, and stronger relationships.
Relationships
Support for navigating relationship challenges, whether with partners, family, or others. We’ll focus on communication, boundaries, and building more connected, supportive relationships.
Refugee & Migrant Support
Culturally sensitive support for individuals and families adjusting to new environments, identities, and experiences. This includes navigating stress, loss, and resettlement challenges with care and respect.
Young People
A supportive space for adolescents to explore identity, emotions, relationships, and life pressures. Sessions are tailored to help young people feel heard, understood, and better equipped to cope.
Group Faciliation
Structured, evidence-based programs for individuals, youth and families.
Build skills, strengthen relationships, and manage challenges together.
Make an enquiry today to learn more about available groups.
Family Counselling
Support to improve communication and navigate family challenges.
Create stronger understanding, connection, and healthier dynamics.
Individual Counselling
A safe, supportive space to explore your thoughts and experiences.
Build insight, coping skills, and meaningful, lasting change.
Online and Telephone Counselling
Counselling sessions are available online via secure video or telephone, allowing you to access support from the comfort and privacy of your own home.
Online counselling is flexible, convenient, and just as effective as in-person sessions for many individuals. Whether you’re balancing a busy schedule or prefer the comfort of your own space, support is accessible wherever you are in Australia.
Services
Fees
Initial consultation (60 minutes): $190
Individual sessions (50 minutes): $140
Family sessions (50 minutes): $170
As an approved counsellor with Victims Services NSW, eligible clients may be able to access funded trauma-informed counselling sessions through the Victims Support Scheme.
Eligible clients may be able to claim counselling sessions through their private health insurance provider, depending on their level of cover and their insurer.
Mary-Sue Sarkis
Clinical Counsellor
PACFA
For appointments or enquiries, please get in touch:
Phone: 0403 809 821
Email: ms.standbymecounselling@gmail.com