Meet Your Counsellor
At Kairos Counselling, we believe in the power of caring and the impact of compassion. Our dedicated team is the driving force behind our mission to provide exceptional care and support to those in need. Get to know the faces behind the care, the people who make a difference in the lives of our clients every day. Meet our counsellors, your trusted partners in health and well-being.
Manna Maniago
MA Couns & PsychT GradDipCouns B Sc MACA
Principal Psychotherapist & Counsellor
Specialises in dealing with depression and anxiety disorders (including panic attacks and obsessive-compulsive disorder), phobias, self-esteem, life transitions, relationship issues, and workplace issues.
Manna uses CBT, Solution-based therapy, Interpersonal therapy, and Dialectical behaviour therapy as her counselling methods.
She is fluent in Tagalog and English. Her availability is as follows:
Mondays: 10:00am - 5:00pm (Blacktown and online)
Tuesdays: 10:00am - 2:00pm (Merrylands and online)
Wednesdays: 10:00am - 2:00pm (Caringbah and online)
Thursdays: 10:00am - 5:00pm (Blacktown and online)
Fridays: online
Her mode of delivery can be meeting face to face at any of the Kairos Counselling therapy centres, online or over telephone.
Mission, Vision and Core Values
Our Vision
We envision a society of people who are self-reliant and resilient against the myriad of emotional and psychological issues, and where healthy relationships and a high quality of life are the norm.
It is our Mission to:
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advocate for mental health through early intervention, education and counselling;
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reach every person who feels off track, work with them in going back to the right path in life, and inspire them towards independence in reaching their full potential;
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be more accessible to clients whenever and wherever they need help by optimising available modern technology
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develop strong individuals, families and communities by recognising and addressing psychological and emotional issues at the individual and group levels;
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provide excellent and safe service at a sensible cost
Our Values
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Dedication and Patience
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Professionalism, Ethics and Qualification
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Respect, Confidentiality, Empathy, and Compassion
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Family, Friendships, Community, and Work-Life Balance.