Karen Whitfield
ACA registered counsellor using Narrative Therapy
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About
Karen Whitfield is an ACA Level 3 registered counsellor who holds a Master of Counselling. She works from a Narrative Therapy perspective, a respectful, non-blaming stance that treats problems as separate from the person and emphasizes clients as the experts in their own lives. Her approach highlights existing skills, values, and commitments that can be drawn on when addressing difficult patterns.
She supports people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, career difficulties, grief and loss, depression, and life transitions. Additional areas of focus include communication problems, life purpose, women's issues, and workplace challenges. Sessions aim to explore how problems have been shaped by life story and context and to identify practical ways to reduce their influence.
Karen prioritizes an open atmosphere where thoughts and feelings can be expressed without judgment. She collaborates with individuals who want a strengths-oriented process that centers their perspective and aims to build clarity and forward movement across personal and professional concerns.
She supports people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, career difficulties, grief and loss, depression, and life transitions. Additional areas of focus include communication problems, life purpose, women's issues, and workplace challenges. Sessions aim to explore how problems have been shaped by life story and context and to identify practical ways to reduce their influence.
Karen prioritizes an open atmosphere where thoughts and feelings can be expressed without judgment. She collaborates with individuals who want a strengths-oriented process that centers their perspective and aims to build clarity and forward movement across personal and professional concerns.
- Location:
- Australia, Australia
- Years Experience:
- 3
- Gender:
- Female
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- No
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Career difficulties, Depression, Coping with life changes
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: ACA
- NPI Number:
- License: ACA
Online counselling with a Narrative Therapy focus
Karen offers remote sessions that use Narrative Therapy principles to help people reframe difficulties and locate personal resources. Narrative Therapy treats problems as separate from the person, which makes room to examine how life events, roles, and relationships shape current challenges. Karen guides conversations that externalize problems and uncover alternative stories that align with a person’s values and competencies.
Her work also emphasizes a respectful, strengths-oriented stance that names skills, commitments, and values clients already possess. This approach supports collaborative goal setting and practical steps for managing stress, anxiety, addictions, career concerns, depression, and life changes. It is a good fit for people who want to lead the exploration and bring their own expertise to the process.
Sessions are available by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing flexibility in how people choose to engage.
What is Karen Whitfield's professional background?
Karen is registered with the Australian Counselling Association at Level 3 and has completed a Master of Counselling. She has three years of professional experience supporting people with stress, anxiety, addictions, career issues, grief and loss, depression, and life changes.
What credentials does she hold?
Her listed credential is ACA, and her license details are registered with the Australian Counselling Association.
Which languages does she work in?
The profile indicates she works in English.
Where is she based?
Karen is located in Australia.
How can clients work with her online?
She offers sessions via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does she accept international clients?
The profile states she does not accept international clients.
What does it cost to work with her?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How does someone get started?
To begin, use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire as described in the profile.