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Karen Holmes
Counsellor, PACFA

Karen Holmes

Counsellor, PACFA

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
2/18 Park Avenue, Burleigh Heads, QLD 4220
Let's Connect (07) 5391 4271
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I work mainly with women who for whatever reason, are finding life a bit of a struggle. I do also work with men to help them understand the women in their lives. I am also trained in couple counselling. Some of the most common reasons come to see me include relationship issues, mothering, work/life balance problems, anxiety, depression, grief/loss to name but a few. Commonly we get bogged down in how we “should” be doing things, rather than what suits us and our lives. Women tend to put themselves at the back of the queue, and in times of stress, our self care tends to suffer, leading to overwhelm. Let me help!
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. Often, there is a lot of secrecy around counselling. Instead, I prefer to share with you approaches and strategies that I think would work. I am also a certified Gottman couples therapist.
If you’re looking for a professional, experienced counsellor who will listen and care, while gently challenging you where necessary, please get in touch. Clients often report feeling less burdened, develop better conflict resolution skills, became more assertive regarding their needs and get to know themselves better in the process.
Take the first step to help. Call or Karen Holmes now - (07) 5391 4271

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Burleigh Heads Psychology Clinic

2/18 Park Avenue

Burleigh Heads, QLD 4220

(07) 5391 4271
I focus on Relationship Issues, Anxiety and Infertility 
$220 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals and couples  
Let's Connect (07) 5391 4271
Photo of Karen Holmes, PACFA, Counsellor

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Burleigh Heads Psychology Clinic

2/18 Park Avenue

Burleigh Heads, QLD 4220

(07) 5391 4271
I focus on Relationship Issues, Anxiety and Infertility 
$220 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals and couples  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $220
  • Couple Sessions $220
  • Pay by Bank transfer, Cash, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • AHM Health
  • Bupa
  • Doctor's Health Fund
  • Emergency Services Health
  • Grand United
  • HCF
  • Medibank Private
  • Phoenix Health
  • Police Health
  • Saint Lukes
"
Please note I do not work under Medicare.
or call with questions - (07) 5391 4271
Photo of Karen Holmes, PACFA, Counsellor
Karen Holmes
Counsellor, PACFA
"
Please note I do not work under Medicare.
or call with questions - (07) 5391 4271
Photo of Karen Holmes, PACFA, Counsellor
Karen Holmes
Counsellor, PACFA

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Membership with Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia Karen Holmes
  • In Practice for 17 Years
  • Membership with Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia Clinical Member
  • Certificate from Certified Gottman Couples Therapist 2024
  • Hons BA Counselling and Psychotherapy, Graduated 2007
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Certified Gottman Couples Therapist
or call with questions - (07) 5391 4271
Photo of Karen Holmes, PACFA, Counsellor
Karen Holmes
Counsellor, PACFA
"
Certified Gottman Couples Therapist
or call with questions - (07) 5391 4271
Photo of Karen Holmes, PACFA, Counsellor
Karen Holmes
Counsellor, PACFA

Expertise and Interests

Top Expertise

  • Relationship Issues
  • Anxiety
  • Infertility

Practice Areas

  • Anger Management
  • Bereavement
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Domestic Abuse
  • Domestic Violence
  • Eating Disorders
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Family Conflict
  • Infidelity
  • Life Transitions
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Mood Disorders
  • Obesity
  • Parenting
  • Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
  • Self Esteem
  • Stress
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Weight Loss
  • Women's Issues
Do these issues align with your needs? or (07) 5391 4271
Photo of Karen Holmes, PACFA, Counsellor
Karen Holmes
Counsellor, PACFA
Do these issues align with your needs? or (07) 5391 4271
Photo of Karen Holmes, PACFA, Counsellor
Karen Holmes
Counsellor, PACFA

Client Focus

Age

Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples

Communities

Gay Allied
Queer Allied

Age

Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples

Communities

Gay Allied
Queer Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Attachment-based
  • Coaching
  • Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
  • Compassion Focused
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Energy Psychology
  • Existential
  • Family / Marital
  • Family Systems
  • Gottman Method
  • Humanistic
  • Integrative
  • Interpersonal
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Narrative
  • Person-Centred
  • Positive Psychology
  • Psychodynamic
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (07) 5391 4271
Photo of Karen Holmes, PACFA, Counsellor
Karen Holmes
Counsellor, PACFA
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (07) 5391 4271
Photo of Karen Holmes, PACFA, Counsellor
Karen Holmes
Counsellor, PACFA

Location

Primary Location

Burleigh Heads Psychology Clinic

2/18 Park Avenue

Burleigh Heads, QLD 4220

(07) 5391 4271
Take the first step to help. Call now - (07) 5391 4271
Photo of Karen Holmes, PACFA, Counsellor
Karen Holmes
Counsellor, PACFA
Take the first step to help. Call now - (07) 5391 4271
Photo of Karen Holmes, PACFA, Counsellor
Karen Holmes
Counsellor, PACFA