Feeling buried under the chaos of life? Yearning for change, but don’t know where to start? Let’s tackle it together.

Hi there lovely human! I’m Karen AD

With my unique blend of counselling, coaching and creative interventions I’ll support you to make sense of your story, be more confident in yourself, and happier.

I’ll help you get through Tough Stuff

Creating a safe space for your struggles is my jam! I have spent the best part of my adult life having conversations in all sorts of places-helping people like you feel safe enough to talk, drinking tea out of gorgeous cups and caring enough to pull up a chair and listen when stuff hits the fan. This is why I launched my own Counselling Business in 2019. I have a heart for helping women and couples find their way during hard times - totally my thing!

Listening is my Superpower

You know that person you find yourself talking to and you suddenly say “I don’t know why I’m telling you this…” Well, that’s me. As an empath (fancy word for a highly sensitive person who literally feels your feelings), and an introvert who thrives in one-to-one environments, I use listening as my superpower to help you kick overwhelm to the curb and change your life for the better! Yep, guilty as charged! That’s me!

I’m wired to serve

Officially I’m a Bachelor-qualified Counsellor, Coach, Artist, Masters of Therapeutic Arts student and the proud co-owner behind not one, not two, but three heart-centred, service-based businesses! Oh, and let’s not forget my greatest achievement: raising four wonderful, adventurous and side splittingly funny children. They’ve all grown and flown the nest now, which partly explains why my Husband and I are serial entrepreneurs - some folks collect pets, we start businesses!

Playing with purpose is my M.O. Way back before I became a Mum, I was living the dream as a “Life Be In It” Facilitator. Remember “Life Be In It”? *Sings "Be in it today, get more out of life!" Picture this: running anti-bullying programs in schools, playing with kids, stilt walking, running parachute games and rolling giant inflatable earth balls around.Yep, I got paid to have a blast-can you believe it? Playing with purpose has always been my m.o. and what better forum for combining play with helping people than therapy, right?

I love bringing colour to your grey

I have always loved Art-even took drawing subjects at university, and LOVE teaching others to experiment, play and express themselves through art! For a time I ran my own Art Business teaching people how to unleash their creativity using alcohol inks. I called it “Inks with Drinks”. You would have loved it! Splashing around beautiful vibrant inks, a gaggle of friends, new and old, all with a glass of wine in hand! Such a hoot! But, here’s the twist: in 2022, I closed that art business, deciding instead to blend my art mojo with therapy and coaching. Why? To bring some colour into the grey areas of your life! Helping you express yourself, find clarity, and strut confidently into your next chapter makes my heart do a happy dance and throw glitter everywhere! When you haven’t got the words to explain how you’re feeling...I’ve got you! I’ve got an arsenal of creative ways to help you process and thrive. Whilst I love to draw and create, and may preesent creative activities in our work together, you do not need to be an artist too work with me, nor do you need to be able to draw/paint/insert whatever "I'm not...." statement here. Any artistic activites we do together are purely for your therapeutic benefit, so take a deep breath, I promise that nothing is going to happen in this work that you and I together can't handle.

Unsticking your stuckness

Don't know where to start? I’ve got you covered. With over 15 years of behind-the-scenes hustle building a six figure, award winning, electrical contracting business with my Hubby. I’ve got a knack for seeing what's off and knowing what to do to fix it - like looking at a puzzle and knowing which piece goes where, or which piece makes the biggest difference for the rest to flow. It might drive him crazy at times, but it’s gold for helping you get unstuck!

Feel like life's a puzzle missing a few pieces?

I'm here to help you find those missing links and work on a masterpiece worth framing - you living a happier life!

You can book in with me using the button below. Or if you're not sure where to start, send me a message and let's piece together your next steps! Let’s chat

Always in your corner,

Karen AD