- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and grief
- Midlife changes
About Karyn
Karyn Simon is an AASW social worker with over 10 years of experience supporting people through grief, trauma, anxiety, depression and major life changes. She works with individuals who are coping with stress, caregiver strain and the fallout from separation, addiction or domestic violence. Karyn also supports people wrestling with identity shifts and questions about life purpose during midlife transitions.
Her practice grew from time working with veterans and with people affected by family and domestic violence. That background shaped a practical, person-focused style. Sessions focus on what is happening now, what patterns are keeping someone stuck, and small steps that can reduce overwhelm.
Karyn says clients are the experts in their own lives and that therapy is a collaborative process. In sessions she helps people name feelings, track reactions and try new ways of responding to difficult situations. Conversations typically include problem solving, managing stress responses and planning realistic next steps.
She is experienced supporting those facing post-traumatic stress and postpartum depression as well as people dealing with loneliness, guilt and communication breakdowns. Karyn pays attention to daily routines, roles and responsibilities that affect wellbeing, and works with practical strategies to restore balance.
For anyone questioning what comes next after a major change, Karyn offers steady, focused support aimed at clarifying priorities and testing options. To begin, she asks about current concerns, recent changes and what small goals would feel helpful right now.
How therapeutic approaches guide online sessions
Evidence-based therapeutic techniques are central to Karyn's work, focusing on clear, practical methods rather than jargon. One common approach involves trauma-informed ways of working that help people understand how past events affect current reactions and day-to-day functioning. This is useful for post-traumatic stress, domestic violence impacts and long-standing anxiety.Another frequent strand is problem-focused work that targets stress, depression and life transitions. That involves identifying unhelpful patterns, setting small goals and practising new coping strategies between sessions. It is aimed at improving routine, communication and decision-making during change.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Karyn will work with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals and preferences. She treats this as a collaboration and checks in regularly to adjust the focus as things evolve.
Practical benefits of working online can include fitting sessions into busy schedules and reducing travel time. If you want to proceed, confirm the session formats offered before booking so you know how appointments are conducted. The therapist will then help arrange a format that works with your daily routines and commitments.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression and coping with life changes. Additional areas include caregiver stress, relationship communication and life purpose questions.
How would she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
The approach is collaborative and practical. She helps people name patterns, try small changes and set achievable next steps.
How much experience does she have?
She has over 10 years of clinical experience supporting people through trauma, grief and midlife changes.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an AASW social worker based in Australia.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions offered?
Please confirm available session formats before booking, as the biography does not specify which formats are used.
How much do sessions cost and how do I start?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.