Karen Behrens is a psychologist based in Mittagong, NSW. Her practice is at 48 Bowral Rd, Mittagong NSW 2575. Karen offers counselling sessions and helps people work through tough times in a practical, down-to-earth way.
People come to see Karen for support with stress and day-to-day worries. In many cases, sessions focus on what is going on right now, how it’s affecting work, family life, sleep, and mood, and what changes might help. At times, it can also be about patterns of behaviour that have been hard to shift, even when you really want to.
Karen also uses behavioural therapy techniques. This often means looking closely at what happens before and after certain thoughts or actions, and then trying small, steady changes that fit into real life. The goal is not about perfection. It’s about making things feel more manageable, one step at a time.
Stress can build slowly, and it can show up in different ways for different people. Karen works with clients on stress management techniques, including ways to calm your mind and body when things feel too much. She may also use mindfulness exercises, which can help people notice what’s happening in the moment, without getting pulled under by it.
Counselling sessions are usually paced around you and what you want to focus on. Some people want help after a big change, while others find they’ve been carrying stress for a long time. Karen keeps the conversation clear and supportive, and she helps you turn what you learn in session into skills you can actually use between visits.
About training and background, Karen’s profile does not list a specific education history or work experience dates. What is clear from her services is that her work is centred on counselling, behavioural therapy, and practical coping tools, including mindfulness.
Research papers and clinical trial involvement are also not listed in this profile. Instead, the focus stays on the here-and-now support that helps with coping, behaviour change, and getting through stressful periods with a bit more steadiness.