- Trauma and grief
- Attachment and abandonment
- Guilt and shame
About Karen
Karen Dibben is an ACA counsellor in Australia with six years of professional experience. She works with people who are carrying stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression. She also helps with concerns around abandonment, attachment, communication and control, and with issues such as guilt and shame.
Karen starts by listening to each person’s story and recognising the strengths they already have. She sees the person as the expert on their life and helps them look at what gets in the way of feeling more settled. Conversations are direct and practical, focusing on small changes that can ease daily pressure.
When trauma or grief are present she pays attention to safety and pacing. Sessions can include talking through painful memories, rehearsing different ways to respond in relationships, and learning ways to reduce anxiety in the moment. She explains options simply and checks what feels manageable for the client.
Karen also supports people facing separation, struggles with self-worth, social anxiety and women’s issues. She offers clear steps for developing healthier patterns of communication and rebuilding trust in oneself. Work with her mixes practical skills with reflective conversation.
People who choose Karen can expect a straightforward, respectful approach. She helps clients identify small, realistic goals and tracks progress over time. To begin, clients use the online matching process and then schedule a first session when ready.
Approaches Karen uses and how online sessions fit
Karen works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills and understanding patterns. One common approach she uses involves teaching coping skills for anxiety and stress, such as grounding and breathing exercises, and breaking problems into smaller steps to reduce overwhelm. This kind of work helps when everyday tension or panic gets in the way of normal life.Another approach focuses on attachment and relationship patterns. That involves looking at past and present relationship dynamics, noticing repeated interactions, and practising new ways of communicating. It can be helpful for people struggling with abandonment, trust or ongoing conflict.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Karen will talk through different options and help identify which methods align with the client’s needs, goals and preferences. She checks in regularly and adjusts the work as progress and circumstances change.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking because formats are not specified in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a weeknight or a work break and to keep appointments consistent without travel. Some formats let people use video for deeper conversation, while calls can be shorter and need less bandwidth; confirm what is offered when you arrange a first appointment.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief and depression. Additional focus areas include attachment, communication problems and guilt and shame.
How does she approach guilt and shame?
She listens to the story behind those feelings and helps people explore practical steps to change self-blame. Work includes looking at patterns and practising different ways of relating to oneself.
What experience does she bring?
She has six years of professional experience working with the listed concerns in Australia.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is credentialed with the Australian Counselling Association (ACA) and works from Australia.
Can I work with her in another language or from another country?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions are provided via a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.