Karyn Simon

Karyn Simon is an AASW social worker with over 10 years' experience supporting people through difficult life moments. She focuses on everyday struggles like anxiety, depression, stress and grief. She is also experienced with trauma, domestic violence and the particular needs that follow separation and divorce.

Karyn aims to make therapy straightforward and practical. She works in a down-to-earth way and creates time to listen. Sessions are a place to talk through what is happening now and work out clear next steps that fit each person’s life.

Her background includes work with veterans and people affected by family violence. That experience informs how she helps clients manage post-traumatic stress, caregiver strain and the emotional fallout from big life changes. She pays attention to how roles, identity and responsibility shift during midlife and after separation.

Karyn believes people know themselves best and brings a collaborative attitude to sessions. She helps clients reconnect with strengths and practical resources they already have. This can mean setting small goals, improving communication, or finding ways to cope with loneliness and guilt.

When someone is ready to start, Karyn supports them in taking the first steps. She keeps the pace guided by the client's needs and focuses on making progress that feels manageable. Her approach suits people seeking clear, steady support through transitions and loss.

Therapeutic approaches and how they translate online

Evidence-based therapeutic techniques commonly help people process trauma and manage anxiety by focusing on practical skills and gradual changes. For example, approaches that teach grounding, emotion regulation and structured problem solving give clear steps to reduce overwhelm and improve everyday coping. Another helpful approach emphasises understanding life transitions and roles, which supports people navigating separation, midlife shifts and changing responsibilities.

Finding the right method is usually a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss options, try approaches that match the client's needs and adjust plans based on what helps most. Clients and therapist work together to set goals and choose tools that fit the person’s pace and preferences.

The profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins around work or caregiving. It can also make it simpler to access consistent support while managing other commitments. Discussing practical arrangements ahead of the first session helps ensure therapy fits into everyday life.