Karyn Simon

Karyn Simon is an AASW social worker with 10 years of experience in Australia. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression and major life changes. Her practice also includes support for issues such as caregiver stress, communication problems, control struggles and life purpose questions.

Karyn has worked with veterans and people affected by domestic and family violence. She has supported those living with post-traumatic stress, addiction and the emotional fallout from divorce or separation. She also offers help for feelings of isolation, guilt and the challenges of new roles after major change.

Her approach starts from the view that each person knows their life best. In sessions she listens for what matters to the client and helps them notice strengths they already use. Conversations focus on practical steps people can take between meetings, as well as ways to manage overwhelming emotions in the moment.

Karyn pays particular attention to women navigating midlife shifts and to people dealing with grief and loss. She works in straightforward language and keeps goals clear and realistic. She also supports parents and carers who are feeling strained by their responsibilities.

People who meet with Karyn can expect a steady, problem-focused style that aims to reduce distress and increase day-to-day coping. She describes beginning by clarifying immediate concerns, then building a plan together. To start, clients complete a short matching questionnaire before booking a first session.

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Many clients benefit from evidence-based techniques that focus on managing symptoms and rebuilding everyday functioning. One useful approach involves practical coping strategies to reduce anxiety and stress in the moment, such as breath work, grounding and short behavioural tasks to practise between sessions. These techniques help when symptoms make daily tasks or decision-making difficult.

Another common method focuses on processing trauma and its effects through paced, structured conversation and safely revisiting distressing memories to reduce their hold on daily life. This approach is applied carefully and is suited to people dealing with past abuse, post-traumatic stress or complex grief.

Choosing which way to work is collaborative. Karyn will discuss options with each person and adapt methods to match the client’s goals, current challenges and what feels workable in day-to-day life. Figuring out the right fit is part of the therapy process rather than a one-off decision.

The profile does not list the exact session formats offered, so please confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around family or work, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Many people find remote sessions help maintain momentum with practical tasks between meetings while keeping treatment focused on immediate life concerns.