Kate McCarthy

Counselor

“I work with men & women who present an 'I've got it together' persona on the outside, yet on the inside they are overwhelmed, stuck or struggling. Through 1:1 online personalised therapeutic processes we navigate physical, mental, and emotional root-causes to start healing from within so they feel whole and empowered.”

About Me

I understand the quiet burden of appearing strong while feeling overwhelmed inside. In our 1:1 online sessions, we gently explore your physical, mental, and emotional root-causes. This personalised process helps you uncover inner resources. It’s a safe space to move from feeling stuck to finding genuine wholeness. You can finally feel seen and truly empowered, stepping beyond the 'I've got it together' facade.

Approach

I pace sessions so each step feels manageable, tracing how pressure shows up in your body, choices and relationships rather than just talking about feelings. Through secure online work from Dubbo in English, I keep language plain, offer short practices in-session and check-ins between meetings to track what shifts. The work often blends grounding, gentle skill-building and focused reflection to loosen habits around control, anxiety, grief or urges. This way suits adults who hold a composed exterior but need steady, practical pathways toward feeling more integrated.

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Basic Information

Dubbo, Australia

In-person & Online

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Services

Services Offered:

Coaching
A goal-oriented practice focused on identifying objectives, overcoming obstacles, and taking action, centred on the present and future rather than past difficulties.
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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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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Therapy
Professional treatment for mental health concerns, providing a structured space for insight, emotional processing, and behavioural change.
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Personal Development
The ongoing process of self-awareness, self-improvement, and reaching one's potential, pursued not because something is wrong but to live more fully.

Works With:

Adults

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

Addiction
A compulsive dependence on a substance or behaviour, such as alcohol, drugs, or gambling, that causes harmful consequences to health, relationships, or daily life.
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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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Grief & Loss
The emotional, physical, and psychological response to the death of a loved one or another significant loss.
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Control Issues
A persistent need to control situations, people, or outcomes, typically driven by underlying anxiety, fear of uncertainty, or past experiences of helplessness.
Mood Disorder
A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.
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Stress / Burnout
The body and mind's response to prolonged or excessive demands. When sustained, it can lead to emotional exhaustion, detachment, and reduced functioning (burnout).
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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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Suicidal Thoughts
Thoughts about ending one's own life, ranging from passive wishes to active plans. This is a sign of severe emotional distress that requires professional support.
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Trauma
The lasting psychological impact of deeply distressing events, such as violence, abuse, accidents, or disasters, that overwhelm a person's ability to cope.
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