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Karen Hagan

Bella Vista,Sydney

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Marriage and Family Therapist with over 15 years of experience specializing in family counseling, couples therapy, and relationship dynamics. Skilled in helping families navigate complex emotional issues, improve communication, and strengthen relationships. Trained in Family Therapy at the Australian Institute of Family Counseling (AIFC), Marriage and Couple Counseling, Prepare and Enrich, Alpha Marriage, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Bowen Family System, and Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS). Equipped with a diverse range of therapeutic approaches to effectively support individuals and families in their journey towards healing and growth.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Counsellor

Lisa Harnum Foundation

Family and Couples Therapist

[Previous Practice Name]
06.2022 - Current

Education

Graduate Diploma of Counselling and Integrated Psychotherapy -

Australian Institute of Family Counselling (AIFC)

Advanced Diploma of Counselling and Family Therapy -

Australian Institute of Family Counselling (AIFC)

Diploma of Counselling -

Australian Institute of Family Counselling (AIFC)

Skills

  • Active listening
  • Communication
  • Problem solving
  • Collaboration
  • Conflict resolution
  • Empathy
  • Critical thinking
  • Cultural sensitivity
  • Family and Couple Therapy Techniques

Certification

  • Certificate of Attainment in Professional Supervision – Australian Counselling Association (ACA)
  • Certified EMDR Practitioner with Therapist Training (TT) - Graham Taylor
  • Certified in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) – Susan Johnstone
  • Certified Practioner - Marriage & Pre marriage Counselling (Prepare & Enrich & Alpha)

Affiliations

  • Australian Counselling Association (ACA)
  • Mental Health Academy (MHA)
  • Australian Association of Family Therapy (AAFT)

Continuingeducation

  • Post Graduate Diploma of Psychological Science – Australian College of Applied Psychology (ACAP)
  • Discernment Counselling (DC)– Bill Doherty
  • Family Estrangements and Cut-Offs – Jacqueline McDiarmid
  • Betrayals and Affairs – Jacqueline McDiarmid
  • Facilitator in Marriage & Pre marriage Counselling (Prepare/Enrich & Alpha)
  • ESafetyWomen
  • Office of the Children's eSafety Commissioner
  • Recognise and Respond to Domestic Family Violence
  • Lifeline Australia
  • The Treatment of Trauma and the Internal Family Systems Model – Mental Health Academy (MHA)
  • Diagnosing Personality Disorders – Mental Health Academy (MHA)

Personal Information

Title: Marriage And Family Therapist (M&FT, GradDipCouns&Psych, AIFC)

References

Available upon request.

Timeline

Family and Couples Therapist

[Previous Practice Name]
06.2022 - Current

Counsellor

Lisa Harnum Foundation

Graduate Diploma of Counselling and Integrated Psychotherapy -

Australian Institute of Family Counselling (AIFC)

Advanced Diploma of Counselling and Family Therapy -

Australian Institute of Family Counselling (AIFC)

Diploma of Counselling -

Australian Institute of Family Counselling (AIFC)
Karen Hagan