Karen Sarmiento
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, AASW
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8/1A Greengate Rd, Killara, NSW 2071
Let's Connect (02) 9100 0266
Seeking support takes a tremendous amount of courage and is an important first step in addressing issues that cause distress or unhappiness. I believe that creating a safe, welcoming and accepting space is essential in helping clients make contact with difficult experiences, and in developing a richer understanding of themselves and their emotions. With 20 years of experience working in community and inpatient mental health services, I use a psychodynamic and trauma-informed approach which is client-led and tailored to individual needs. I have capacity to see people short-term or long-term.
I specialise in the treatment of mood & anxiety disorders, PSTD and trauma, self-harm and suicidal ideation, emerging personality disorders, psychotic disorders, identify and self-esteem, restricted eating behaviours, emotion-regulation difficulties, parent-child relational issues and family therapy.
I believe that therapy is most helpful when there is a positive alliance between the therapist and client. Sessions are collaborative with a focus on developing insight and self-awareness, whilst also considering the impact of early-life experiences. Sensory items and other creative interventions are also used to help clients feel safe and comfortable.
Call or Email Karen Sarmiento now for a free 15 minute consultation - (02) 9100 0266
Let's Connect (02) 9100 0266
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $190
- Concession rate: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by Cash, Electronic Funds Transfer
Please ask me about fees or use of insurance when you Email
Karen Sarmiento
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, AASW
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Membership with Australian Association of Social Workers Karen Sarmiento
- In Practice for 21 Years
- Degree/Diploma from University of NSW in (MCFT) Master of Couple and Family Therapy / 2014
- Diploma from Institute of Child and Adolescent Pyschoanalytic Psychotherapy 2019
- Social Work, Family Therapy, Child & Adolescent Psychotherapy , Bachelor of Social Work, Graduated 2003
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (02) 9100 0266
Karen Sarmiento
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, AASW
Expertise and Interests
Top Expertise
- Mood Disorders
- Personality Disorders
- Anxiety
Practice Areas
- Autism
- Bereavement
- Bipolar Disorder
- Borderline Personality (BPD)
- Child
- Depression
- Family Conflict
- Parenting
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Sexual Abuse
- Stress
- Suicidal Ideation
- Transgenerational trauma
- Trauma and PTSD
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (02) 9100 0266
Karen Sarmiento
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, AASW
Client Focus
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Family
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Family
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Attachment-based
- Dialectical Behaviour (DBT)
- Family Systems
- Psychoanalytic
- Psychodynamic
- Structural Family Therapy
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (02) 9100 0266
Karen Sarmiento
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, AASW
Location
Primary Location
Killara Counselling and Holistic Centre
8/1A Greengate Rd
Killara, NSW 2071
(02) 9100 0266Email me
Call for a free consultation now - (02) 9100 0266
Karen Sarmiento
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, AASW