About Me
Hi, my name is Kara. And as a therapist, I bring my whole self to you in an open, non-judgmental, and compassionate way.
I transitioned into the counselling profession after a successful career in the business world, which I feel brings a unique perspective and the ability to deeply relate to my clients’ experiences. My work is trauma informed and client led, which ensures therapy sessions with me are conducted in a safe, ethical, and professional manner.
Supporting my lived experience, I also hold a Masters level qualification in counselling and I am a PACFA Registered Clinical Counsellor.
My Approach
I am passionate about helping people uncover the root cause of their behaviours and patterns that bring you to therapy. By addressing this, I am able to empower you to finally be free of these issues instead of another band aid approach. I achieve this through evidence-based interventions that work on the underlying core issues and blend this with hands-on, practical strategies that can be implemented for immediate improvements. These meaningful and real changes are supported by the therapeutic relationship that I create, helping you to feel safe and free from judgement.
I also incorporate a range of interventions including psychosocial education, which involved learning about how our brain/body works, why it behaves like it does, and easy to implement actions to help.
My Philosophy
With all my clients, I hold the unwavering belief that no matter how hopeless things may seem, positive change will happen when working together with the right strategies. I understand that key to this is the collaboration with my clients to understand their goals for therapy and helping create the pathway towards this. From here, I draws on a range of different types of therapy to work towards the goal, such as Emotion focused therapy, Mindfulness, Internal Family Systems, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Solution-Focused therapy, plus others. As part of this process, I undertake a thorough assessment and understanding of my clients in order to select the most appropriate interventions based on your needs, personality, issues and stage of change. I then frequently review progress and refine these interventions based on your feedback and success.
Education & Registration
Education & Registration
In addition to my ongoing professional development, my formal qualifications are as follows:
– Bachelor of Business
– Bachelor of Arts (Behavioural Science)
– Graduate Diploma of Counselling
– Master of Counselling and Psychotherapy
These diverse academic experiences have equipped me with a unique perspective that goes beyond the conventional medical model.
I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor with PACFA, who are one of the peak counselling and psychotherapy bodies in Australia. To become a Registered Clinical Counsellor, you need at least 750+ clinical hours under additional supervision over 2 years.


My Support Team
For many people, animals are an important part of good mental health. Pets can help regulate emotions when in distress, provide company, unconditional love, and can help give purpose to life when things are tough. If you have animals who support your mental health, feel free to tell me all about them!
Our pets are Louie the dog and Scarlet the rabbit, who both help me be the best therapist I can be for you. They don’t come into my office but if we are doing an online session, they’re usually just off camera, hanging around my feet.
Louie

Scarlet

What I Can Offer
The below topics are areas I have specialised in and enjoy working with clients on. I would love to hear from you and see how we can work together.Locations
I have offices in several locations in the Bayside and Mornington Peninsula areas.
Somerville
12 Eramosa Road East, Somerville
Edithvale
275 Nepean Hwy, Edithvale
Online
Available Australia wide online
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