Navigate life with clarity 🌿
Wellbeing Counsellor supporting youth, adults & families
Life can feel complex, challenging, or overwhelming at times — whether it’s navigating relationships, personal transitions, family dynamics, or tending to your emotional and social wellbeing. My aim is to provide a safe, compassionate, and professional space where you can feel truly heard, supported, and empowered to move forward with clarity and confidence.
All sessions are held in a confidential, respectful, and ethically grounded space, where your privacy is honoured at all times, within professional and legal guidelines.
With over a decade of experience supporting young people, adults, and families, I bring a warm, down-to-earth approach that combines professional counselling techniques with a holistic understanding of wellbeing.
I am a qualified counsellor, youth worker, and mentor, drawing on evidence-based methods from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), alongside a strengths-based, person-centred approach. I bring a unique blend of formal education — which, alongside my diplomas and advanced studies, includes training in holistic modalities such as Australian Bush Flower Essences and Thai Massage — extensive professional experience, and lived insight shaped by motherhood, cross-cultural work, women’s circle work, and ongoing personal and professional development.
✨ My approach helps you:
✨ Areas I can support you with:
🌺In-Person Counselling
Traditional face-to-face sessions for youth, adults, and parents. Held in a calm and welcoming environment, these sessions provide a confidential and structured space to explore personal challenges, emotional wellbeing, and life transitions.
Wellbeing Counsellor supporting youth, adults & families
Life can feel complex, challenging, or overwhelming at times — whether it’s navigating relationships, personal transitions, family dynamics, or tending to your emotional and social wellbeing. My aim is to provide a safe, compassionate, and professional space where you can feel truly heard, supported, and empowered to move forward with clarity and confidence.
All sessions are held in a confidential, respectful, and ethically grounded space, where your privacy is honoured at all times, within professional and legal guidelines.
With over a decade of experience supporting young people, adults, and families, I bring a warm, down-to-earth approach that combines professional counselling techniques with a holistic understanding of wellbeing.
I am a qualified counsellor, youth worker, and mentor, drawing on evidence-based methods from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), alongside a strengths-based, person-centred approach. I bring a unique blend of formal education — which, alongside my diplomas and advanced studies, includes training in holistic modalities such as Australian Bush Flower Essences and Thai Massage — extensive professional experience, and lived insight shaped by motherhood, cross-cultural work, women’s circle work, and ongoing personal and professional development.
✨ My approach helps you:
- Reconnect with your inner strength and wisdom
- Navigate life transitions and personal growth
- Improve relationships with yourself and others
- Feel empowered as the expert of your own life
✨ Areas I can support you with:
- Life transitions, identity, and personal growth
- Parenting challenges and family relationships
- Anxiety and depression (mild to moderate)
- Emotional regulation, resilience, and self-confidence
- Body awareness, wellbeing, and cyclical balance
- Youth mentoring to build confidence, social–emotional skills, and resilience
🌺In-Person Counselling
Traditional face-to-face sessions for youth, adults, and parents. Held in a calm and welcoming environment, these sessions provide a confidential and structured space to explore personal challenges, emotional wellbeing, and life transitions.
🦋 Online Counselling
A 60-minute session from the comfort of your own space. Ideal for adults seeking guidance, emotional support, or clarity during life transitions. Together we create practical steps forward while honouring your personal pace and inner resources.
🌿Walk + Talk Counselling
60-minute sessions for youth and adults, combining the healing power of nature with professional counselling. Moving side-by-side can make it easier to open up, regulate emotions, and find clarity. Great for teens needing support or parents navigating family challenges.
🌱 Youth Counselling
For tweens and teens (aged 10 and above). Youth counselling provides a supportive, non-judgemental space where young people can be heard, develop coping skills, build confidence, and strengthen resilience. Individual sessions are tailored to each young person’s needs and pace.
Family Counselling
Supports parents and children in building understanding, connection, and healthy communication. Sessions create a safe space for everyone to be heard and supported, strengthening family relationships and helping families navigate transitions or conflict. Individual sessions with each family member are required prior to starting a family group session.
Benefits of Counselling with Me:
- Gentle, warm, and person-centred support
- Evidence-based techniques (CBT & ACT) adapted to your needs
- Holistic and soulful approach that honours mind, body, and emotional wellbeing
- ACA registered professional counsellor
- Qualified youth worker and mentor with WWCC and National Police Check
Session Length: 60 minutes
Standard Rate: $130/hour
Concession: $100/hour (students, low income)
Ready to take the next step?
If you’re curious about counselling or wondering whether this support feels right for you or your teen, simply get in touch.
📞 To book or learn more: 0415 886 113 or contact Karin
Four-Session Counselling Bundle: $450
A supportive package offering continuity of care at a reduced rate.
(Save $70 compared to single sessions at $130 each)
A supportive package offering continuity of care at a reduced rate.
(Save $70 compared to single sessions at $130 each)
Google Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
"Karin is great with the youth in terms of understanding them and helping them with practicalities. Highly recommend working with her!"
~ Sara (16 yo)
"Karin is awesome. Very down to earth and easy to chat to. I can’t recommend highly enough."
~ Daniel Benhaim
"I had the absolute pleasure of working with my counsellor Karin, who provided Walk and Talk sessions for myself. I can't say enough good things about her services. Our sessions included walking and talking along the beach at sunset. It was such a calm, natural setting and so much more comfortable than sitting in a room or office.
She was incredible, warm, friendly, and completely non-judgmental, yet always professional and focused. Her approach made it easy to open up and talk freely. She shared excellent mental health techniques and coping strategies that I still use today.
Not only did she support me personally, but she also offered valuable advice and guidance regarding my 15-year-old daughter. She helped connect us with community access and support services and recommended fantastic parenting courses for us to attend.
These were by far the most effective and meaningful counselling sessions I’ve had to date. I’m truly grateful for her compassion and insight, I always felt supported and understood. She truly made a difference in my life, and I’d recommend her to anyone looking for a kind, professional, and caring counsellor."
~ Adriana Bermudez
"Karin is great with the youth in terms of understanding them and helping them with practicalities. Highly recommend working with her!"
~ Sara (16 yo)
"Karin is awesome. Very down to earth and easy to chat to. I can’t recommend highly enough."
~ Daniel Benhaim
"I had the absolute pleasure of working with my counsellor Karin, who provided Walk and Talk sessions for myself. I can't say enough good things about her services. Our sessions included walking and talking along the beach at sunset. It was such a calm, natural setting and so much more comfortable than sitting in a room or office.
She was incredible, warm, friendly, and completely non-judgmental, yet always professional and focused. Her approach made it easy to open up and talk freely. She shared excellent mental health techniques and coping strategies that I still use today.
Not only did she support me personally, but she also offered valuable advice and guidance regarding my 15-year-old daughter. She helped connect us with community access and support services and recommended fantastic parenting courses for us to attend.
These were by far the most effective and meaningful counselling sessions I’ve had to date. I’m truly grateful for her compassion and insight, I always felt supported and understood. She truly made a difference in my life, and I’d recommend her to anyone looking for a kind, professional, and caring counsellor."
~ Adriana Bermudez
✨ ACA Registered Counsellor
✨ Advanced Study Major in Family Therapy
✨ Qualified Youth Worker & Mentor
✨ Australian Mental Health First Aid Certificate
✨ HLTAID012 First Aid Certificate
✨ Working with Children Check (WWCC)
✨ National Police Check
You don’t have to navigate life’s challenges alone.
Support is available — and change is possible 🌿
✨ Advanced Study Major in Family Therapy
✨ Qualified Youth Worker & Mentor
✨ Australian Mental Health First Aid Certificate
✨ HLTAID012 First Aid Certificate
✨ Working with Children Check (WWCC)
✨ National Police Check
You don’t have to navigate life’s challenges alone.
Support is available — and change is possible 🌿
Contact Me
For BOOKINGS and enquiries, please get in touch.
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