Kathrine Carton , ACA

Kathrine Carton is an ACA counsellor with six years of practice in Australia. She focuses on helping people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem and depression. Kathrine aims to meet each person where they are and build a plan that fits their needs and life circumstances.

She works in a respectful and compassionate way. Conversations are tailored so they feel practical and relevant. Kathrine helps clients break down problems into small steps and find ways to move forward when life feels stuck.

Her background includes supporting people through major life changes, parenting strain and work-related stress. She also helps with relationship and family concerns, sleep problems, compassion fatigue and issues around ageing and caregiving. She has experience with trauma, abuse, panic and social anxiety.

Kathrine places emphasis on clear communication and realistic goals. Sessions often include talking things through, noticing unhelpful patterns and trying simple strategies between meetings. The aim is to build skills that make day-to-day life more manageable.

People who come to Kathrine usually want a practical, down-to-earth approach. She supports those who want to understand their feelings better and try new ways of coping. Kathrine will work alongside each client to adjust the plan as needed and help them keep moving toward their goals.

Approaches and online therapy that suit busy lives

Evidence-based therapeutic techniques typically focus on practical skills and clear steps. One common approach looks at thinking and behaviour patterns and helps people try different responses in everyday situations; it is useful for anxiety, low mood and panic. Another approach centres on processing loss and strong emotions through guided conversations and supportive strategies to manage grief and life changes.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss options and choose methods that match the client's goals, preferences and current needs. This is a collaborative process and adjustments are made as progress is reviewed.

Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging. Video is useful for face-to-face conversation; phone works well when bandwidth is limited or the session needs to fit a short break. Live chat and messaging can suit quick check-ins, journalling-style reflection or continuing a conversation between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, caring duties and everyday life while keeping the focus on practical help.