Karen Dibben, ACA

Karen Dibben is an Australia-based counsellor with six years of professional experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, grief and depression. She works with individuals affected by domestic and family violence and sexual violence, helping them navigate complex emotions and practical consequences while building resilience and coping skills.

Karen believes clients are the experts on their own lives and draws on each person’s existing strengths to co-create realistic, manageable steps toward change. Her practice addresses a broad range of concerns including abandonment and attachment issues, communication difficulties, control-related struggles, divorce and separation, guilt and shame, post-traumatic stress, self-love, social anxiety and phobia, and women's issues.

Holding the ACA credential, Karen has professional recognition with a counselling association in Australia, and she uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to each client’s needs. She recognises that taking the first step toward a more fulfilling and happier life takes real courage, and she offers steady, empathetic support throughout the therapeutic process.

Evidence-based approaches and flexible online support

Karen works with practical, evidence-based techniques that target thoughts, feelings and behaviour. Cognitive and behavioural techniques help people identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop new coping strategies to reduce anxiety, improve mood and support everyday functioning. Trauma-informed approaches acknowledge the impact of past harm and focus on safety, stabilisation and gradual processing so people can rebuild a sense of control and wellbeing.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and Karen collaborates with each client to determine what fits best. She listens to individual needs, goals and preferences, and adapts methods over time so therapy remains relevant and effective.

Online therapy offers practical benefits for busy lives and differing needs. Video calls and phone sessions suit those wanting face-to-face conversation without travel, while live chat and text-based messaging provide flexibility for shorter check-ins or people who prefer written communication. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care and access therapists from different locations, supporting consistent progress over time.