Kristen Fraser Counselling Newcastle

I started my career when I graduated from The University of Sydney in 2003 with a Bachelor of Social Work and quickly discovered my passion for connecting through conversation. 20 years on, many powerful conversations later and continued additional training in evidence based therapeutic models, I am excited to be providing psychological counselling in Newcastle, NSW.

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Connection

I can tailor my approach to your needs and goals. By providing a safe connection, you can grow, try new things, and practice new skills. Whether you are after practical strategies, problem solving, self reflection or
emotional growth, I will meet you where you are at. We can collaborate, merging my clinical expertise with your goals.

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Ease Emotional Pain

I have a particular passion around supporting people through stress, depression, anxiety, burnout and trauma, developed through years of working in Employment Assistance Programs where I was able to refine my therapeutic training.

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Skill Building

Sometimes we feel stuck and not sure why. I can facilitate decision making conversations and provide tools and strategies around learning or practising skills such as boundary setting, communication skills, enriching relationship skills, emotional regulation and parenting.

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Life Situations and Transitions

I have experience supporting people through grief and loss, including life transitions such as a diagnosis. From early on in my career with Dementia Australia and Guide Dogs NSW, I have assisted people diagnosed with early stage dementia and their families, and later with people with low vision or blindness to navigate a new way of living.

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Giving Back and Not For Profit

Not-for-profit work has been a theme in my career. In line with my values, I currently provide counselling for Canteen Australia, a not-for-profit organisation, ensuring young people aged 12-25 affected by cancer can access free therapeutic support.

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Mutual Understanding

I am driven by ensuring my clients feel well supported to achieve their mental wellbeing goals. If I am not a fit for you, I can help you find a mental health professional who might be.

 

Sometimes the hardest part is starting a conversation. If you would like support why not send an email today, we never know where a conversation might take us.

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My local Newcastle counselling service is available via telehealth and in our purpose built counselling rooms located in Merewether, with free street parking and full accessibility.