Another area that I am passionate about is body image and the pressures that women face in this age of social media and comparison. Research tells us that having solid, fulfilling relationships is more important than having more money or that perfect job. My name is Karen Holmes and I run a private counselling and coaching practice from Burleigh Heads on the Gold Coast.
I have been working as a psychotherapist/counsellor for the past 13 years and I specialise in relationships and women's issues. I am also a clinical member of the Australian Counselling Association, with an Honours BA in Counselling and Psychotherapy and an undergrad in Psychology and Communication.
I have been working as a psychotherapist/counsellor for the past 13 years and I specialise in relationships and women's issues. I am also a clinical member of the Australian Counselling Association, with an Honours BA in Counselling and Psychotherapy and an undergrad in Psychology and Communication.
Services
I try to bring an honest, refreshing and transparent approach to counselling, where we work collaboratively to help you get on top of what is troubling you. Too often, there is a lot of secrecy around counselling techniques. Instead, I prefer to share with you approaches and strategies that I think would work - so that ultimately a client becomes their own counsellor.
In today's world, health and weight are linked all the time, and there is not much tolerance for bodies that don't conform to the ideal. Research shows us that having solid, fulfilling relationships is more important than having more money or that perfect job. Please note - I reply to every enquiry I receive.
How are your relationships doing? Research shows us that having solid, fulfilling relationships is more important than having more money or that perfect job. The emphasis is on quality, rather than quantity. Also, these relationships help calm your nervous system, keep your brain healthier as you age, and minimise emotional and physical pain.
Sometimes you can feel 'off' without knowing exactly why. As the person tries to pinpoint what is wrong, they can begin to feel even more bogged down, and get trapped in a bit of a cycle. Often the signs have been there for quite some time, but for whatever reason, we have ignored or not noticed our body signalling to us that it is in distress.
Counselling will help you to explore your concerns. You will be listened to with non-judgement and given a private, secure space to express your fears and doubts. Some clients also like to use EFT/tapping, which I am clinically trained in. Please note - I reply to every enquiry I receive. If it seems you have not heard back from me, it is possible your email package has put my reply into another folder.
