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Karyn Krawford, PACFA

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Karyn is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

Great news, Karyn is accepting new clients!
She is normally fully-booked.
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Australia

More about Karyn

  • 8 years' experience
  • Female
  • PACFA

You've probably already done a lot of searching — for answers, for the right label, for something that actually helps. I'm here to help you move forward from there.

I'm a qualified Clinical Psychotherapist with over 10 years of experience helping people navigate everything from everyday stress and life transitions through to complex and longstanding difficulties.

Areas I work with include:

Stress and anxiety — breaking cycles of worry and overwhelm

Depression — rebuilding motivation, meaning, and connection

Relationships — improving communication, boundaries, and intimacy

Trauma and abuse — healing safely at your own pace

Focus and attention — developing strategies for a clearer, calmer mind

Life changes — finding direction through transitions, loss, and uncertainty

Mood and personality disorders — including Bipolar Disorder, Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), and OCD

You don't need to arrive with everything figured out. Whether you're in a crisis point, a relationship breakdown or something has been quietly building for years, we'll work together to make sense of what's going on and find a way through.

What sets psychotherapy apart is the opportunity to go deeper — beyond managing symptoms to understanding where they came from. Many of the patterns that hold us back as adults have roots in early experiences and childhood. I have substantial experience in helping clients explore that history, make sense of it, and finally free themselves from it.

I draw on a rich toolkit of evidence-based approaches, tailored to what works best for you. These include Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Narrative Therapy, Mentalization-Based Therapy, Exposure Therapy, Psychosomatic Therapy, and Psychoeducation. My advanced training in Transactional Analysis also informs how I work with communication patterns, self-awareness, and personal autonomy.

I bring a particular depth of understanding around cultural identity, gender, and the social factors that shape our mental health — something many clients find refreshing and validating.

I also serve on the Ethics Committee at PACFA, reflecting my commitment to the highest standards of professional and ethical care.

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Relationship issues Trauma and abuse Depression ADHD Addictions LGBT Issues Family conflicts Grief Intimacy-related issues Sleeping disorders Anger management Self-esteem Career difficulties Bipolar disorder Coping with life changes Coaching Compassion fatigue Abandonment Adoption and foster care Aging and geriatric issues Antisocial personality Attachment issues Autism and Asperger Syndrome Avoidant personality Blended family issues Caregiver issues and stress Chronic pain, illness, and disability Codependency Commitment issues Communication problems Control issues Coping with natural or human-caused disaster Dependent personality Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD) Dissociation Divorce and separation Domestic violence Drug and alcohol addiction Emptiness Family of origin issues Family problems First responder issues Forgiveness Gender dysphoria Guilt and shame Hoarding Immigration issues Impulsivity Infidelity Isolation / loneliness Jealousy Life purpose Midlife crisis Veteran and Armed Forces Issues Money and financial issues Mood disorders Multicultural concerns Narcissism Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacks Paranoia Personality disorders Phobias Postpartum depression Post-traumatic stress Prejudice and discrimination Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling) Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Self-harm Self-love Sex addiction Sexual assault and abuse Sexuality Smoking / vaping cessation Social anxiety and phobia Women's issues Workplace issues Young adult issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Attachment-Based Therapy
  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Existential Therapy
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Somatic Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy
  • Internal Family Systems

Licenses

  • PACFA · Australia · 27923 · Renews June 2026

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Karyn Krawford offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Karyn Krawford works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Karyn Krawford speak?

Karyn Krawford speaks English.

How many years of experience does Karyn Krawford have?

Karyn Krawford has 8 years of experience.

Where is Karyn Krawford licensed to practice?

Karyn Krawford is licensed to practice in Australia.

Does Karyn Krawford accept clients outside of Australia?

No, Karyn Krawford does not accept clients outside of Australia.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Karyn Krawford offer?

Karyn Krawford offers clients Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, and Internal Family Systems.

How can I communicate with Karyn Krawford?

Karyn Krawford can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Karyn Krawford?

Just tap the BOOK NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation.

Mental health conditions are real, common, and treatable.

And recovery is possible.

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When you tap BOOK NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation.