About Karen
The Counsellor
Hello! My name is Karen, I am a Registered Counsellor accredited with the Australian Counselling Association (ACA).
My approach to counselling incorporates a person centred approach with a tailored and integrated style that includes Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Narrative Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy (SFT) and also Acceptance and Committment Therapy (ACT).
I have a focus on supporting people through challenge and change, grief and loss, anxiety and stress, in all areas and times in our lives.
My personal life experiences have led me to embrace resilience and develop a growth mindset, allowing me to view challenges positively, seeing them as opportunities for learning and shared experience.
I have struggled most of my life with also being a highly sensitive person, it has taken me decades to fully understand what this means and learn how to thrive in life with this personality trait that 15-20% of us share.
I believe in the advantage of early intervention to support people in general, so they can better understand themselves, their thoughts and behaviours with the aim to prevent the development of more clinical mental health conditions. I advocate for the little everyday things we can do to live a full and happy life with mental fitness and flexibility. I am passionate about helping children and young people learn valuable life skills and strategies in how to care for their mental health.
While focused on private practice, I am also currently employed part-time by Lifeline Australia, working on the front line providing Crisis Support and Suicide Prevention to those in their darkest hour which I find very rewarding.
I am available either face to face or via Telehealth (online video call). Currently seeing individuals only, with a goal to support couples and families from 2026 onward.
I pour my heart and soul into my career which brings me immense happiness and is very fulfilling for me. I truly feel honoured to be a part of others lives and be able to walk beside them for a short while. It is a privilege I am very grateful for.
Karen Ashcroft. Counsellor Camden.
Karen Ashcroft is a Registered Counsellor based in Camden NSW.
Serving areas of Camden, Cobbitty, Narellan, The Oaks, Silverdale, Picton, Oran Park, Menangle, Spring Farm, and Harrington Park.
Telehealth appointments available to clients located anywhere in Australia.