Ms Kara John

Registered Counselor

“I am passionate about helping people gain a deeper understanding of the patterns and behaviours that are interfering with their lives. I understand how much you want change and to be free and your frustration at not knowing how to get there, now is the time to explore this together and finally heal.”

About Me

As a Registered Clinical Counsellor, I understand the deep frustration when old patterns block your path to freedom. I am passionate about helping you understand the behaviours interfering with your life. Together, we can explore what holds you back, gently discovering insights. This collaborative process helps you finally heal. My aim is to guide you towards the lasting change and clear path you seek.

Approach

I work in a collaborative, grounded way that balances reflection with gentle forward movement. Together, we make sense of patterns that may be keeping you stuck and identify small, practical steps that feel achievable in daily life. Sessions move at your pace and often blend deep listening with structured guidance, grounding strategies, and real-world experiments to support meaningful change. Where helpful, you’ll be invited to try brief between-session practices so progress feels tangible rather than abstract. This steady, co-created rhythm can be especially supportive for adults and couples seeking clearer direction, greater emotional regulation, and more freedom from anxiety, relationship strain, or the lingering effects of past trauma.

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Basic Information

Edithvale, Australia

Services

I provide counselling for adults and couples experiencing a range of psychological and emotional challenges, including trauma and recovery, anxiety, low mood, stress and burnout, relationship difficulties, identity concerns, and the impact of injury, illness, or major life transitions. I have particular experience supporting people who are navigating complex systems alongside their healing, such as legal, medical, or compensation processes. I work with clients funded through WorkCover, Victims of Crime / FAS, the National Redress Scheme, NDIS, as well as those who are privately funded. Care is tailored to the individual, with a strong emphasis on safety, clarity, and supporting sustainable change within the realities of each client’s circumstances.

Services Offered:

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Counseling
A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.
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Relationship Counseling
Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.
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Trauma Counseling
Counselling specifically for people affected by traumatic events, focused on processing what happened and reducing symptoms like flashbacks and hypervigilance.
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Online Therapy
Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.
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Works With:

•Adults
•Couples
•Parents

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

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Abuse
Emotional, physical, or sexual mistreatment by another person that causes lasting psychological harm and disrupts a person's sense of safety.
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Life Transitions
Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.
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Anxiety
Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.
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Relationship Issues
Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.
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Eating Disorders
A group of conditions, including anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating, involving disturbed eating behaviours and a distorted relationship with food and body image.
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PTSD
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, a condition that develops after a traumatic event, causing flashbacks, nightmares, hypervigilance, and emotional numbness.
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Relationship Counseling
Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.

Professional Title:

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Registered Counselor
A counselor who is formally registered with a professional or regulatory body.

Qualifications

Australian Catholic University

Australian College of Applied Psychology

Registrations

Psychotherapy and Counseling Federation of Australia (PACFA)

Registered Counsellor

Memberships

Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA)

Service Area

Deeper Perspectives Counselling

In-person & Online

Melbourne, Victoria

Australia