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Welcome to our counselling blog supporting people in Camden and also across Australia. Here you’ll find articles, tips and insights on mental health, emotional wellbeing, high sensitivty, grief, stress and more.
Pregnancy, Postpartum and Parenthood Support | Arcadia Counselling
Pregnancy, Postpartum, and Parenthood: Navigating One of Life's Biggest Transitions Pregnancy and becoming a parent are often described as one of life's most joyful experiences. We see beautiful pregnancy announcements, newborn photos, and heartwarming stories...
Miscarriage, Perinatal Mental Health and the Grief We Don’t Always Talk About
Every Five Minutes in Australia, a Family Experiences a Miscarriage. Around 285 miscarriages occur every day in Australia. That equates to approximately one every five minutes, and affects more than 100,000 Australian families each year. Yet despite how common...
Do You Need an Anxiety Diagnosis to See a Counsellor?
Do You Need an Anxiety Diagnosis to See a Counsellor? Many people believe they need a formal diagnosis before they can seek support for anxiety. They may think counselling is only for people with severe symptoms or a diagnosed mental health condition. But this is not...
When Grief, Anxiety and Exhaustion Hit All at Once
When Grief, Anxiety and Exhaustion Hit All at Once. Sometimes emotional struggles do not arrive separately. Grief, anxiety, and exhaustion often become deeply intertwined, each feeding into the other until it can feel difficult to know where one ends and another...
Early Warning Signs of Anxiety: How to Catch the Spiral Early
Early Warning Signs of Anxiety: How to Catch the Spiral Early. Anxiety can often build gradually, beginning with subtle shifts in your thoughts, emotions or body that can be easy to overlook. By the time anxiety feels overwhelming, it may have already been developing...
Telehealth Counselling Australia | Online Therapy for Anxiety, Grief & HSP Support
Telehealth Counselling in Australia: Accessible Support Wherever You Are. More and more people across Australia are discovering that counselling doesn’t need to happen in a clinic or require travel at all. With telehealth counselling, support can now happen wherever...
Stress vs Anxiety: What’s the Difference and Why It Matters
Stress VS Anxiety: What’s the Difference and Why It Matters Many people use the terms stress and anxiety interchangeably, but they are not quite the same. While both can feel overwhelming and impact your daily life, understanding the difference between stress and...
Why Big Life Events Feel Overwhelming for Highly Sensitive People
Why Big Life Events Feel Overwhelming for Highly Sensitive People Life brings moments that can feel emotionally intense for anyone… the loss of a loved one, receiving difficult news such as a cancer diagnosis, or even significant life changes like the birth of a baby....
Why Losing a Pet Hurts So Much | Grief & Pet Loss Support
Why Losing a Pet Hurts So Much For many people, the loss of a pet is one of the most painful experiences they will face. Pets are not “just animals”, they are companions, sources of comfort, and often a big part of the family. Yet, despite the depth of this bond, pet...
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.