Karen Sarmiento
Social Worker, MA, AASW
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Let's Connect (02) 9100 0266
Available both in-person and online
8/1A Greengate Rd Killara, NSW 2071
Seeking support takes a tremendous amount of courage and is an important first step in addressing issues that cause distress or unhappiness. I believe that creating a safe, welcoming and accepting space is essential in helping clients make contact with difficult experiences, and in developing a richer understanding of themselves and their emotions. With 20 years of experience working in community and inpatient mental health services, I use a psychodynamic and trauma-informed approach which is client-led and tailored to individual needs. I have capacity to see people short-term or long-term.
I specialise in the treatment of mood & anxiety disorders, PSTD and trauma, self-harm and suicidal ideation, emerging personality disorders, psychotic disorders, identify and self-esteem, restricted eating behaviours, emotion-regulation difficulties, parent-child relational issues and family therapy.
I believe that therapy is most helpful when there is a positive alliance between the therapist and client. Sessions are collaborative with a focus on developing insight and self-awareness, whilst also considering the impact of early-life experiences. Sensory items and other creative interventions are also used to help clients feel safe and comfortable.
Call or Email Karen Sarmiento now for a free 15 minute consultation - (02) 9100 0266
Let's Connect (02) 9100 0266
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $190
- Concession rate: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
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Social Worker, MA, AASW
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Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Membership with Australian Association of Social Workers Karen Sarmiento
- In Practice for 23 years
- Social Work, Family Therapy, Child & Adolescent Psychotherapy , Bachelor of Social Work, Graduated 2003
- Degree/Diploma from University of NSW in (MCFT) Master of Couple and Family Therapy / 2014
- Diploma from Institute of Child and Adolescent Pyschoanalytic Psychotherapy 2019
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Karen Sarmiento
Social Worker, MA, AASW
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (02) 9100 0266
Expertise and Interests
Top Expertise
- Mood Disorders
- Personality Disorders
- Anxiety
Practice Areas
- Autism
- Bipolar Disorder
- Borderline Personality (BPD)
- Child
- Depression
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Parenting
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Sexual Abuse
- Stress
- Suicidal Ideation
- Transgenerational trauma
- Trauma and PTSD
Karen Sarmiento
Social Worker, MA, AASW
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (02) 9100 0266
Client Focus
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Family
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Family
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Attachment-based
- Dialectical Behaviour (DBT)
- Family Systems
- Psychoanalytic
- Psychodynamic
- Structural Family Therapy
Karen Sarmiento
Social Worker, MA, AASW
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (02) 9100 0266
Location
Primary Location
Killara Counselling and Holistic Centre
8/1A Greengate Rd
Killara, NSW 2071
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