MEET YOUR THERAPIST
Hello, I'm Maria Simonova
Experienced registered counsellor and psychotherapist supporting individuals and couples.
I hold a Master of Counselling and am a Registered Certified Practising Counsellor with the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA). I am also a Registered Counsellor with the Christian Counsellors Association of Australia (CCAA)
Licensed Psychotherapist
Sydney, AU & Online
English, Russian, Chinese
services
Our
Individual Counselling & Therapy
ADHD support for adults
Couples counselling
Personalised one-on-one sessions to help you navigate difficult feelings, stress, anxiety, and life changes with professional guidance.
ADHD support for adults focused on reducing overwhelm, improving focus, and building sustainable routines, healthier relationships, self-esteem, and everyday functioning.
Couples counselling provides a supportive space to improve communication, navigate conflict, rebuild connection, and develop healthier relationship patterns.
$170 AUD • 50-minute online session
$180 AUD • 50-minute In-person session
$180 AUD • 50-minute In-person session
$170 AUD • 50-minute online session
$180 AUD • 50-minute In-person session
$180 AUD • 50-minute In-person session
$180 AUD• 50-minute online session
$200 AUD • 50-minute In-person session
$200 AUD • 50-minute In-person session
Our
approach
BeKind Therapy Sydney works to provide compassionate, evidence-based support tailored to each individual’s unique experiences, challenges, and goals. We offer a warm, non- judgmental space where clients can explore emotions, strengthen relationships, develop healthier coping strategies, and create meaningful, lasting change.
Find freedom from fear and anxiety, and rediscover inner peace and confidence through compassionate support and guidance.
Qualifications
Registrations
* Master of Counselling, Sydney, Australia
* Advanced Professional Postgraduate Training in Clinical and Crisis Psychology (2,030 hours)
* Advanced Professional Postgraduate Training in Family Psychology
* Advanced Professional Postgraduate Training in Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy (REBT)
* Specialist Postgraduate Training in the Psychology of Addictive Behaviour
* Associate Member, Federation of Counselling Psychologists of Russia
* Bachelor of Chinese Language and Culture (Sinology), Nanjing University, China
* Far Eastern Federal University, Russia (Sinology)
* Advanced Professional Postgraduate Training in Clinical and Crisis Psychology (2,030 hours)
* Advanced Professional Postgraduate Training in Family Psychology
* Advanced Professional Postgraduate Training in Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy (REBT)
* Specialist Postgraduate Training in the Psychology of Addictive Behaviour
* Associate Member, Federation of Counselling Psychologists of Russia
* Bachelor of Chinese Language and Culture (Sinology), Nanjing University, China
* Far Eastern Federal University, Russia (Sinology)
* Registered Certified Practising Counsellor (PACFA) – Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia
* Registered Counsellor (CCAA) – Christian Counsellors Association of Australia
* Registered Counsellor (CCAA) – Christian Counsellors Association of Australia
Please give at least 24 hours’ notice if you need to cancel or reschedule.
What’s your cancellation policy?
Sessions run about 50 minutes. Your clinician will recommend how often to attend.
How long are sessions?
Yes, everything you share stays private, unless there are serious safety concerns.
Is it confidential?
Yes — secure online sessions are available for anyone who prefers to meet from home.
Do you offer telehealth?
It’s a relaxed conversation about your goals and how we can support you. Together, we’ll plan your next steps.
What happens in my first session?
No, you can book directly.
Do I need a referral?
FAQS
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Contact
us
Instagram
@bekind_therapy
Bekind_therapy@outlook.com
Email Me
Based in
Sydney, Australia
PRIVACY POLICY
Last updated: 23 July 2026
BeKind Therapy Sydney ("we", "us", "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how Maria Simonova, trading as BeKind Therapy Sydney (ABN: 40 503 787 680), collects, holds, uses and discloses your personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).
As a health service provider, we are bound by the Australian Privacy Principles regardless of our business turnover.
1. What personal information we collectWe may collect the following information:
2. How we collect informationWe collect personal information directly from you when you:
4. Disclosure to third partiesWe may disclose your personal information to:
5. Overseas disclosureOur website is built and hosted using Tilda, a website-building platform whose servers may be located outside Australia. As a result, some personal information submitted through our website (such as contact form submissions) may be processed or stored on servers located overseas. By submitting your information, you consent to this disclosure.
6. Data securityWe take reasonable steps to protect the personal information we hold from misuse, interference, loss, and unauthorised access, modification or disclosure. Clinical records are stored securely and in accordance with professional record-keeping obligations.
7. Access and correctionYou have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you, and to request correction of any inaccurate information. To make a request, please contact us at Bekind_therapy@outlook.com.
8. ComplaintsIf you believe we have breached the Australian Privacy Principles, please contact us first at Bekind_therapy@outlook.com so we can try to resolve your concern. If you are not satisfied with our response, you may lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) at www.oaic.gov.au.
9. Changes to this policyWe may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised "last updated" date.
10. Contact usIf you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact:
Maria Simonova — BeKind Therapy Sydney Email: Bekind_therapy@outlook.com
BeKind Therapy Sydney ("we", "us", "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how Maria Simonova, trading as BeKind Therapy Sydney (ABN: 40 503 787 680), collects, holds, uses and discloses your personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).
As a health service provider, we are bound by the Australian Privacy Principles regardless of our business turnover.
1. What personal information we collectWe may collect the following information:
- Contact details: name, email address, phone number
- Information you provide through our contact form, including the reason for your inquiry (e.g. individual counselling, couples counselling, ADHD support, anxiety and stress) — this may constitute health information, which is treated as sensitive information under the Privacy Act
- Booking and appointment details you provide via our third-party booking platform, Halaxy
- Any other information you choose to share with us in correspondence
2. How we collect informationWe collect personal information directly from you when you:
- Complete the contact form on our website
- Email us directly
- Book a session through Halaxy
- Communicate with us during a counselling relationship
- Respond to your inquiry
- Schedule and manage appointments
- Provide counselling and psychotherapy services
- Maintain clinical records as required by our professional and ethical obligations (PACFA, CCAA)
- Improve our services and website
4. Disclosure to third partiesWe may disclose your personal information to:
- Halaxy, our third-party appointment booking and practice management platform, which processes your booking and, where applicable, payment details. Halaxy has its own privacy policy governing how it handles your data.
- Professional bodies (PACFA, CCAA), where required for registration, supervision, or complaints-handling purposes
- Any other party where required or authorised by law (e.g. where there is a serious risk to safety)
5. Overseas disclosureOur website is built and hosted using Tilda, a website-building platform whose servers may be located outside Australia. As a result, some personal information submitted through our website (such as contact form submissions) may be processed or stored on servers located overseas. By submitting your information, you consent to this disclosure.
6. Data securityWe take reasonable steps to protect the personal information we hold from misuse, interference, loss, and unauthorised access, modification or disclosure. Clinical records are stored securely and in accordance with professional record-keeping obligations.
7. Access and correctionYou have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you, and to request correction of any inaccurate information. To make a request, please contact us at Bekind_therapy@outlook.com.
8. ComplaintsIf you believe we have breached the Australian Privacy Principles, please contact us first at Bekind_therapy@outlook.com so we can try to resolve your concern. If you are not satisfied with our response, you may lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) at www.oaic.gov.au.
9. Changes to this policyWe may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised "last updated" date.
10. Contact usIf you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact:
Maria Simonova — BeKind Therapy Sydney Email: Bekind_therapy@outlook.com
COOKIE POLICY
Last updated: 23 July 2026
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Sydney, NSW
Professional therapeutic support in the
heart of Sydney. Safe, compassionate, and focused on your personal growth.
heart of Sydney. Safe, compassionate, and focused on your personal growth.
BeKind Therapy Sydney
Connect with your therapist through a video platform.
Telehealth Appointments
Monday – Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Monday – Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Appointments are required for all sessions.
Evening sessions are available by request.
Evening sessions are available by request.
Monday – Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday & Public Holidays: On request
Sunday & Public Holidays: On request
Hours of operation