Karen Macaulay
Mrs Karen Lisa Macaulay
Phone
0413800414
Mobile
0413 800 414
Email
[email protected]
Website
TBA

Professional Profile

Qualification(s)
Diploma counselling & family therapy Bachelor of Arts specialising in Counselling Master Family & Systemic Therapy
Registration Number
28474
Registration category
Clinical
Additional PACFA credentials




Accredited PACFA Registrant
Offers telehealth
Yes

* Certified Practicing PACFA members have studied at AQF Level 7 (Bachelor degree) or above, with a minimum of 400 hours instruction in counselling or psychotherapy subjects, plus have a minimum of 40 hours client contact, and 10 hours of supervision.

Clinical PACFA members have met the education standards above and have accrued a minimum of 750 client contact hours, including 75 hours of supervision.

About me

My practice
Currently Accepting New Referrals

“Holding the Space” refers to being fully present in the here and now. It is a collaborative and respectful therapeutic environment co-created by counsellor and client, grounded in safety, trust, and non-judgement.

I work with individuals, couples, and families, offering a holistic approach that recognises the interconnectedness of mind, body, and spirit, as well as the impact of life circumstances on wellbeing. Guided by genuine curiosity and unconditional positive regard, I believe people have an inherent capacity to resolve their own challenges, and my role is to provide support and guidance in that process.

My practice draws on a broad range of evidence-based therapeutic modalities, including Family Systems Therapy, Person-Centred Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy. I work from a trauma-informed and systemic framework and bring highly developed counselling skills to my practice.

I support families experiencing a wide range of concerns, including trauma, grief and loss, often arising from separation, divorce, and blended family dynamics. With over thirteen years’ experience counselling adolescents, I am skilled in engaging young people and supporting them to navigate relational challenges, school refusal, and mental health concerns. I have a particular interest in working with families—parents, young adults, adolescents, and children—who are experiencing relational difficulties and transitions across the lifespan.

Karen is a registered member of the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA No. 28474 – Clinical) and the Christian Counsellors Association of Australia (CCAA No. 300502 – Clinical / Supervisor).
Practice opening hours
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 5.30pm - 8.00pm; Saturday mornings
Issues I can help with
Anger, Anxiety, Childhood or adolescent issues, Communication issues, Conflict resolution, Cultural issues, Depression, Existential or spiritual issues, Family or parenting, Grief and loss, Life transitions, Low self-esteem, Mental health issues, Posttraumatic stress disorder, Relationship issues, School counselling, Social skills, Stress, Trauma recovery
Type of therapy offered
Brief therapy, Christian counselling, Cognitive therapy, Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy, Couples therapy, Emotion-Focussed Therapy, Family therapy, Integrative therapy, Narrative therapy, Person-centred counselling, Solution-focussed therapy, Systemic therapy

Practice addresses

Practice NamePractice AddressSuburbStatePostcode
Holding the Space Counselling Services49 Rosebank AvenueClayton SouthVIC3169