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- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Midlife wellbeing
About Karyn
AASW social worker with 10 years' experience, Karyn Simon focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression and coping with life changes. She works with individuals who are managing life transitions and complex emotional reactions. Sessions are conducted in English and based in Australia.
Karyn's practice grew from years spent supporting veterans, people affected by domestic and family violence, and those recovering from loss. She helps people talk through stressful periods, process grief, and manage symptoms of anxiety and depression. Her interest in midlife wellbeing means she often works with people facing identity shifts and changing roles.
Karyn views the person in front of her as the expert on their life. She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and practical conversation to help people reframe problems, identify strengths, and try new ways of coping. Sessions are straightforward and focused on concrete next steps when appropriate.
She is experienced addressing caregiver stress, communication problems, control issues, separation and divorce, substance concerns, family conflict, guilt and shame, isolation, and questions of life purpose. Postpartum depression, post-traumatic stress and self-harm concerns are also listed among her focus areas.
People starting with Karyn complete an initial matching process and schedule a first session. Costs vary by location and are managed through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. She does not take international clients.
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How evidence-based techniques are used in online sessions
She describes her work as grounded in evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One common approach is skills-based work that teaches coping strategies for anxiety and stress, such as breathing, activity scheduling and stepwise exposure to feared situations. These techniques aim to reduce day-to-day distress and improve functioning.Another commonly used method is trauma-informed processing, which helps people make sense of traumatic events and their impacts. This approach emphasises pacing, stabilisation and building resources to manage strong emotions, and can help with post-traumatic stress and complex grief.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist collaborates with each person to identify what fits their goals and preferences, and adapts techniques as progress is tracked and needs change.
The biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm which session types are offered before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around daily life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when that suits a schedule. It can also make it simpler to maintain continuity of care during life transitions, while the therapist and client decide together how best to structure sessions.
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Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression and coping with life changes. Additional areas include caregiver stress, communication problems, substance concerns and post-traumatic stress.
What style of therapy does she use?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and practical conversation. The focus is on identifying strengths, reframing problems and finding implementable coping strategies.
How much experience does she have?
Karyn has ten years of clinical experience working with individuals on a range of challenges. Her background includes work with veterans and people affected by domestic and family violence.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an AASW social worker based in Australia. The AASW credential appears as provided in her professional details.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English only. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. Pricing details are provided during the signup process.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.