Karyn Simon, AASW

Karyn Simon is an AASW social worker with more than 10 years' experience helping people through major life challenges. She focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, grief and trauma, and supports people facing midlife change. Her approach aims to be warm and down-to-earth so people can speak plainly about what’s going on for them.

She has worked with veterans and people affected by domestic and family violence, and has experience supporting those living with post-traumatic stress and addiction. Karyn pays attention to practical needs as well as emotional ones, helping clients find manageable ways to cope day to day.

Karyn takes a collaborative stance in sessions. She treats each person as the expert on their life and works alongside them to identify strengths and next steps. Sessions often involve talking through current struggles, naming priorities, and trying small changes that can make routines more livable.

She has a particular interest in supporting women navigating midlife shifts. That might include changes to identity, work, relationships or roles such as caregiving. Karyn helps people clarify what matters and make choices that feel more aligned with their goals.

Beginning work with Karyn usually involves a short conversation to identify immediate concerns and agree on practical goals. She aims for clear, realistic plans that fit into busy lives and change as needs evolve.

Evidence-based approaches and online support

Many clients benefit from structured, evidence-based techniques that focus on thoughts, feelings and behaviour. Cognitive approaches help people identify unhelpful thinking patterns and practise different ways of responding, which can ease anxiety and low mood. Trauma-informed techniques pay attention to safety, pacing and grounding strategies and can be useful for people recovering from past abuse or post-traumatic stress.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the client to choose methods that match their goals, preferences and current needs. This means trying different strategies, reflecting on what helps, and adapting the plan as progress is made.

Practical benefits of online work often include fitting sessions around busy days and reducing travel time. Confirm the session formats available before booking, as current options are set by the therapist. Many people find remote sessions useful for shorter check-ins, quieter conversations or when juggling caregiving and work commitments.