Education, Wellbeing & Counselling

About Karen Keavy

Karen Keavy is an educator, counsellor and author who specialises in helping children and adults recover from the adverse effects of various forms of abuse and neglect. Her private practice in Adelaide offers both private counselling and group work.

Karen is a passionate advocate for the delivery of consistent and contemporary Protective Behaviours and Sex Education in educational settings and has written her own program, Empowered Me! designed for students in the Early Years. The strength-based program is a fresh, new approach to Protective Behaviours based on empowerment.

Karen is active in the area of assisting adult survivors of child sexual abuse and has worked closely with the “No Laughing Matter” series of podcasts. As such, she regularly speaks to the media and various organisations regarding the impact of trauma and abuse.

Karen lives in Adelaide, South Australia.

Get your copy of "Angel"

Karen’s first book, “Angel”, is a children’s picture book about a young girl’s experience of intra-familial sexual abuse. The book was launched in June 2019 by the Attorney General of South Australia, the Hon Vickie Chapman MP.

Whilst Angel has been written for children, the book is equally helpful to adult survivors of child sexual abuse and intra-familial sexual abuse.

For further information regarding “Angel”, book sales and helpful information regarding about how to educate your child about sexual abuse, please go to Angel’s Facebook page.

Presentations & workshops

Karen is available for speaking engagements, group work and Professional Development sessions for educators.

Her Empowered Me! wellbeing program for Primary school students is currently available to educators as a Professional Development session or alternatively, Karen can deliver the program in classrooms.

Empowered Me! aligns with The Australian Curriculum, EYLF and in South Australia, the KS:CPC and provides educators with an easy to follow plan that links other learning area including English, Mathematics, Health & Physical Education and wellbeing.

Counselling

What would it be like to live your best life?

For many who have experienced adverse childhood experiences including various forms of abuse and neglect, living their best life can be challenging.

This is where Karen can help. She can provide you with the tools to help gain control back of your life and move forward with ease and confidence.

Karen is a skilled practitioner in a number of therapies including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Art Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Positive Psychology principles and mindfulness and meditation practices.

Karen's reviews

"I have had the pleasure of working with Karen in a professional space as well as personal. I have found Karen's approach to be professional and very caring, she really understands trauma and the impact it has on one's life. Her empathetic approach has allowed me to place my fear in a space where I understand why and what is happening to me and to embrace my resilience and survival skills, to allow the inner child to heal and deal".

"After only spending just a few weeks with Karen Keavy and feeling an instant connection, together we have worked through many issues. With Karen’s kindness and compassion, she has allowed me to be brave and powerful and be my authentic self. Karen has taught me various grounding exercises to help me when I’m feeling overwhelmed by intense emotions and she has educated me about the importance of self-love and kindness. She has also taught me about the gift of sensitivity. Karen’s influence on me and my journey as a young woman has been powerful. Her ability to understand and resonate with individuals with such compassion is extraordinary and I feel honoured to have had the opportunity to meet and work with her."

"Self love is self acceptance. This is something I have only learned in the past eight months of seeing Karen. I've struggled to live with 'me' for as long as I can remember and since my appointments, she has gently guided, inspired and encouraged me through learning to accept, respect, love and nurture my mind and body. With the tools I've been taught, my life has become brighter and fuller. I've learned to listen more and respond better to situations which has also improved the relationships around me too. I highly recommend Karen Keavy, she is amazing".

"We have been seeing Karen for over a year as the girls were experiencing trauma related to early childhood neglect. Because of this and ongoing issues, the girls have had separation anxiety, nightmares, bed wetting, wetting their pants and other problems. From the first meeting we felt instantly comfortable with Karen. She has relieved a great burden from myself with her positive and caring personality. The children have learnt through meditation, breathing, Art Therapy and opening up to Karen, how to understand their feelings and positive ways to deal with their feelings of hurt, sadness, confusion and anger".

“A very effective session that left me feeling relaxed and positive minded at the end”. Participant, "EmPower Me" Program

Mandatory Notifications in schools

The current practice around confidentiality and Mandatory Notifications in schools has to change. At the moment when a teacher suspects abuse and a notification is

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