Counselling for Individuals

“Each of us – like a seed – has our potential safely protected inside, awaiting ideal conditions for growth. As surely as the acorn contains every detail needed to become a mighty oak, each of us has all the parts needed to grow into a powerful and harmonious human and spiritual being. Although we may long for it, very few of us have found ideal conditions for growth. The aim of this work is to create conditions in which each individual’s potential can take root and grow.”

– Karen

Individual counselling sessions offer a confidential space in which to deal with personal problems. The trust that develops in one-to-one work brings a sense of safety, self-acceptance, and the courage to face the truth. The depth of sharing and integration possible in working this way fosters clear understanding and a deep healing of the inner conflicts that affect us and our lives. My way of working is tailored to suit your need. It will support you in dealing with current life issues, in the healing of past hurts, and in the letting go of old ways and destructive patterns.

the counselling room - a spacious and light-filled room!

“What we have not conquered in the past returns again and again, each time with slightly different faces but fundamentally always the same, until we have confronted the ancient knowledge and untied it.”

– Satprem

As the above quote suggests there is something to learn from the problems and challenges we face in life, especially those we recreate over and over again. We can transform our pain and emptiness into understanding, personal growth, self knowledge and healing.

The nature of this work supports this process by allowing the hidden, unconscious material – underlying the presenting issues – to emerge. To do this gently, safely and naturally, longer appointment times are ideal. The standard appointment time is therefore 1.5 hours. However, depending on your individual process you may wish to do an extended appointment time of 2 hours.

Appointments available:

Tuesdays, Wednesday, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays

Please feel free to contact me if you would like to discuss this work further, or if you would like to make an appointment.

Short appointment – 1hr $140
Standard appointment – 1.5hrs $190
Extended appointment – 2 hrs $220
 

A cancellation fee may be charged if less than 24hrs notice is given

Payment can be made by cash, cheque, EFTPOS, credit/debit card and direct deposit.
​(there is a $5 discount for cash payment at time of appt)

Appointments available:

“Through the gateway of feeling your weakness lies your strength.
Through the gateway of feeling your pain lies your pleasure and joy.
Through the gateway of feeling your fear lies your security and safety.
Through the gateway of feeling your loneliness lies your capacity to have fulfillment, love and companionship.
Through the gateway of feeling your hopelessness lies true and justified hope.
Through the gateway of accepting the lacks in your childhood lies your fulfillment now.”

– Eva Pierrakos

Make An Appointment

Karen is available for work with individuals, couples or groups.

Request an appointment via email
or phone 0403 773 757.

Training

Sandtray Therapy Training Course

Next course: March to May 2026.
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Associates

Psychologist Available

Deborah Gould
Registered psychologist now available for consultations here. Deb works with children, adolescents and adults as well as offering clinical supervision.

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