About Me
Hi, and thank you for visiting. My name is Kareen Fellows and I’m a qualified counsellor with a degree from Southern Cross University, where I studied Psychology, Counselling, Sociology and Communications.
I’m passionate about helping people create more meaningful, fulfilling lives and stronger, more connected relationships. I believe counselling is not about telling you what to do, but about creating a safe space where you can slow down, make sense of what is happening, and discover what feels right for you.
I lived in Port Macquarie for around 25 years and have a deep affection for the area. Although I now work online, I return regularly to visit family and friends. I offer counselling sessions to people throughout Australia through Google Meet, which makes it easy to connect wherever you are.
Qualifications:
- BA Degree from Southern Cross University
- Majors in Counselling/Sociology/Psychology
- Mindfulness Training UCLA
- Inner Child John Bradshaw
- Relationship Studies with the Gottman Institute
- Grief recovery
- Certificate in Life Coaching
- ACT Therapy with Dr Russ Harris
- Solution Focussed Therapy
- Hypnotherapy Diploma
- Yoga Teacher Level 2
Alongside my professional training, I have a longstanding interest in Personal Growth, Mindfulness, Meditation, Yoga, & Argentine Tango - my partner and I teach and dance - and the many ways we can develop greater awareness of ourselves and our relationships.
My approach
My approach is warm, supportive and practical. I see counselling as a collaborative process. You are the expert in your own life; my role is to walk alongside you, offer professional insight, ask thoughtful questions and provide tools that may help you see things differently.
I believe that meaningful change often begins with understanding ourselves more deeply — our emotions, our patterns, our needs and the ways we relate to other people.
A particular area of interest for me is relationships. Our relationships can be a wonderful source of connection and belonging, but they can also be where some of our deepest hurts and frustrations arise. I work with couples and individuals to develop better communication, emotional awareness, boundaries and connection, and to understand the patterns that can keep relationships stuck.
I also work with individuals who may be experiencing anxiety, stress, low mood, self-doubt, difficult life transitions or simply a sense that something needs to change. Sometimes we don't need to have everything figured out before we begin. Counselling can simply be a place to start exploring.
My professional training
My counselling education and professional development has included psychology, relationship counselling and the Gottman Method, mindfulness, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), solution-focused approaches, grief recovery and hypnotherapy, together with ongoing professional learning.
I draw from different approaches depending on the person and the situation rather than believing that one approach will suit everyone.
Creative Therapy
I’m also interested in creativity as a pathway to self-understanding and personal growth. Writing, journalling, art, mindfulness and The Artist's Way have all been important parts of my own life, and I offer separate sessions and programs exploring these approaches.
For me, counselling is ultimately about creating a space where people can be honest about where they are, without judgement, and begin to move towards where they would like to be.
Whether you’re considering counselling, looking for support with your relationship, or wanting to explore your creativity, you’re welcome to get in touch. I’d be happy to have a chat about what you’re looking for and how I may be able to help.
Warm regards,
Kareen