Living in rural or regional Australia can bring a deep sense of space, connection to land, and community — and it can also bring moments of isolation, distance, and feeling emotionally “on your own” when things become difficult.
Many people find that having a consistent, confidential space to talk things through can make a meaningful difference when life feels stretched or overwhelming.
Living outside the major cities can bring many gifts — space, community, nature, resilience, and connection to the land. But it can also come with unique challenges. Accessing counselling services may mean long travel times, limited local options, concerns about privacy in small communities, or simply trying to fit support around demanding rural lifestyles.
There is no need to travel long distances or rearrange your life around appointments. Support comes to you — wherever you are.
You might be managing life in a small town, working on the land, living on a property, doing FIFO work, or navigating long distances between you and the people or services you need. Sometimes support is not just about geography — it’s about feeling truly understood in the world you live in.
Life outside the cities can come with its own quiet pressures that aren’t always easy to name, let alone talk about.
For many people, there’s a strong sense of resilience and “just getting on with it,” but underneath that can be things like ongoing stress, emotional exhaustion, or feeling like there’s no real space to stop and process what’s happening internally.
Some of the things people often bring into counselling include:
None of these experiences are uncommon in rural and regional life. They often develop slowly, shaped by distance, responsibility, and the expectation to keep going even when things feel heavy.
Counselling offers a different kind of space — one where you don’t have to hold everything together or explain why things feel the way they do.
It can be a place to slow things down, make sense of what you’re carrying, and gently explore what support might look like for you. Whether things feel clearly overwhelming or simply “not quite right,” you don’t have to navigate it alone.
Through online sessions, support can meet you where you are — in your home, on your property, or wherever you feel most comfortable — with the same privacy, care, and attention as in-person counselling.
You do not need to have everything figured out before reaching out for support. Sometimes having a calm, compassionate space to talk can help you feel more grounded, connected, and supported through life’s challenges.
The process is supportive, and tailored to your needs. I'll also provide you with handouts and suggested videos to watch after the session.
Give me a call or text me to arrange an appointment. I'll ask for your email address and I'll send you through my practice information, and a client intake form to fill out and return.
The first session I'll ask you to share what's bringing you to counselling. We'll identify what support would feel most helpful, and we'll begin the counselling process.
Sessions are shaped around your needs, and your counselling goals.
Hi, I’m Kareen Fellows, a degree-qualified counsellor, specialising in relationship counselling and couples therapy. I’m passionate about helping people feel more grounded, understood, and connected — both to themselves and to each other.
My approach is warm, thoughtful, and collaborative. I aim to create a safe, supportive space where individuals and couples can slow down, reflect, and explore what’s been happening in their relationships without judgment or pressure.
I have a special interest in relationships and have supported many couples in building more fulfilling, respectful, and loving connections. While many relationships can be strengthened, I also support clients in navigating separation when that is the healthiest path forward.
My work is informed by training through The Gottman Institute, Relational Life Therapy, Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), and Mindfulness which I integrate to support emotional regulation, communication, and deeper connection.
You can learn more about my therapy background here.
Reaching out for support can feel like a big step, especially when things have been difficult for a while. You don’t need to have everything worked out before making contact.
Whether you are coming as a couple or individually, counselling offers a space to slow things down, understand what’s happening, and begin moving forward in a more supported way.
Contact Kareen: 0408 792 747
You’re welcome to call if you’d like to talk through what’s going on and see if counselling feels like a good fit.
Telehealth Video sessions are available across Australia, so you can access support from the comfort and privacy of your own home.
