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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.
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...
When Pregnancy Feels Overwhelming: Why Emotional Support Matters
When Pregnancy Feels Overwhelming: Why Emotional Support Matters Pregnancy emotional support is available. Pregnancy is often described as one of the happiest times in a person’s life. Friends and family may talk about the excitement of preparing for a baby,...
Highly Sensitive People and Anxiety | Understanding HSP
Why Highly Sensitive People Often Experience Anxiety Many people who identify as highly sensitive notice that they also struggle with anxiety at times. They may feel overwhelmed by busy environments, emotional situations, or the constant demands of modern life If this...
How Can I Support You
When Pregnancy Feels Overwhelming: Why Emotional Support Matters Pregnancy is often described as one of the happiest times in a person’s life. Friends and family may talk about the excitement of preparing for a baby, decorating nurseries, and imagining the future....
Perinatal Counselling Services
Why Highly Sensitive People Often Experience Anxiety Many people who identify as highly sensitive notice that they also struggle with anxiety at times. They may feel overwhelmed by busy environments, emotional situations, or the constant demands of modern life. If...
Counselling Focusing on Grief and Loss, Perinatal Support, Anxiety and Depression, and Supporting Highly Sensitive People.
COUNSELLING FOCUS AREAS General Counselling Most professionals often choose or feel drawn to a line of specialisation. I have always wanted to support those experiencing difficulties moving through grief and loss and new this would be an area I would specialise in....
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.




