- Work and wellbeing
- Trauma aware
- Practical strategies
About Karyn
Karyn Simon is an AASW social worker with more than 10 years of experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, trauma, grief and depression. She focuses on practical help for everyday challenges and on work and wellbeing concerns that affect home and work life. Karyn aims to make the first step feel manageable for people who are overwhelmed or unsure where to begin.
Her approach centres on listening first and helping people notice the strengths they already have. She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide conversations and practical problem solving. Sessions involve clear goals, steady pacing and strategies you can try between meetings.
Karyn has worked with veterans and with people impacted by domestic and family violence, and she draws on that experience when supporting trauma recovery and post-traumatic stress. She also helps people adjust after separation, deal with caregiver stress, and manage substance-related problems.
She has a particular interest in women's wellbeing during midlife and in supporting people as they move through life transitions. Topics she commonly addresses include identity shifts, purpose, isolation and communication problems within families.
Karyn works in Australia and offers counselling in English. Her style is non-judgemental and practical, helping people make steady changes rather than promising quick fixes.
How evidence-based approaches work online
Evidence-based therapeutic techniques focus on clear problem-solving and practical skills you can apply between sessions. For example, treatments that address trauma and post-traumatic stress typically involve paced storytelling, grounding methods and gradual steps to reduce distress; these approaches aim to help people feel more in control of memories and reactions. For stress, anxiety and depression the work often uses structured techniques to change unhelpful thinking and build coping routines that reduce overwhelm and improve daily functioning.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss different options and decide with the client which methods fit best with their goals, needs and preferences. This collaborative planning means techniques are adapted over time if something isn't working or circumstances change.
Practical benefits of online therapy include easier fitting of sessions into workdays and travel, fewer disruptions from commuting and the ability to check in from a convenient place. Because the profile does not list specific session formats, confirm current options before booking to learn whether video or phone sessions are available. The focus is on making therapy accessible and useful for everyday life rather than promising any single format.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
10+ years
Credentials
Australia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does Karyn help with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include caregiver stress, communication problems, addiction concerns and post-traumatic stress.
What is her therapeutic approach like?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and a practical, goal-focused style. Sessions usually combine listening, skill building and strategies to try between meetings.
How long has she been practising?
Karyn has around 10 years of experience working in mental health settings and community services. That work includes supporting veterans and people affected by domestic and family violence.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an AASW social worker and practises in Australia. The AASW credential is shown as provided by the therapist.
Can I work with her in a language other than English?
Sessions are offered in English only according to the profile information.
Does she work with international clients?
She is not currently accepting international clients, so sessions are offered within Australia.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. Exact fees depend on the subscription chosen.
How do I begin if I want to work together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. You can then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.