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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.
Highly Sensitive Person Australia | Living in a World That Never Slows Down
What It Feels Like to Be a Highly Sensitive Person, in a World That Never Slows Down For many highly sensitive people in Australia, the world doesn't simply feel busy. It feels loud. Not just loud in sound, but loud in expectation, emotion, information,...
Emotional Exhaustion | The Hidden Cost of Always Being the Strong One
The Hidden Exhaustion of Being the Strong One Every family seems to have one. Every friendship group has one. Every workplace has one. They're the person everyone turns to. The one who remembers everyone's birthdays, checks in when someone is struggling, keeps the...
Therapist Camden | Finding the Right Therapist for You
Looking for a Therapist in Camden? Here's What Really Matters Searching for a therapist can feel surprisingly overwhelming. With so many different professionals, approaches, and opinions available online, it's understandable if you're wondering where to begin. You...
Benefits of Counselling | Looking After Your Mental Health
Looking After Your Mental Health Is Just as Important as Looking After Your Physical Health When was the last time you went for a walk because you knew it would make you feel better? Or booked a massage because your shoulders were carrying too much tension? Perhaps...
HSP Counselling Australia | Support for Highly Sensitive People
Highly Sensitive People Across Australia: The Value of Working with a Counsellor Who Truly Understands Many highly sensitive people (HSP) arrive in counselling carrying a story that extends far beyond anxiety, stress, overwhelm, or relationship difficulties. Often,...
The Benefits of Seeing a Local Counsellor in Camden
The Benefits of Seeing a Local Counsellor in Camden If you've been searching for a counsellor in Camden, you may be wondering whether seeing someone locally really makes a difference. In a world where so many services are available online, it can be easy to assume...
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...
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.