AASW
Karinna Johnstone , AASW
Therapist in Australia
Online therapy - get matched and start messaging.
About Karinna
Her practice includes helping people manage multiple forms of trauma and abuse, cope with grief and loss, and address depression and anxiety. She also focuses on building motivation and strengthening self-esteem and confidence so clients can move toward more fulfilling lives. Karinna approaches each person with the assumption that they are the expert in their own life story and positions herself as a guide who helps identify goals and practical steps toward change.
By combining skills, mindset shifts, and appropriate supports, she helps clients discover inner strengths they may not have realised they possessed. Karinna recognises the courage it takes to ask for help and aims to support and empower people as they work toward greater wellbeing and resilience. She is based in Australia and is currently accepting clients.
Attachment, Client-Centered Work, and CBT Online
Karinna integrates attachment-based work, client-centered methods, and cognitive behavioral therapy to address a range of concerns. Attachment-based therapy explores how early relationships influence present-day patterns and helps people heal attachment injuries that affect trust, intimacy, and emotional regulation. Client-centered therapy focuses on the person as the expert in their life, offering empathic listening and support to strengthen insight, self-worth, and personal goals. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a practical approach that identifies unhelpful thoughts and behaviours and teaches skills to manage anxiety, low mood, and other symptoms more effectively.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Karinna works with clients to identify their needs, goals, and preferences and tailors methods accordingly, adjusting strategies as progress unfolds. She partners with clients to determine which techniques will best support meaningful change.
Online therapy with Karinna offers practical flexibility - sessions can be arranged as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit differing schedules and comfort levels. These options help make therapy more accessible to people balancing work, family, or mobility constraints while maintaining the therapeutic focus and continuity of care provided by licensed professionals and therapists.
Frequently asked questions
How much experience does Karinna Johnstone have?
Karinna Johnstone has 18 years of experience working with people across a variety of life circumstances and clinical needs.
Is Karinna Johnstone a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds AASW, which denotes membership in the Australian Association of Social Workers.
In which languages does Karinna Johnstone provide therapy?
Karinna provides therapy in English.
Where is Karinna Johnstone located?
Karinna is located in Australia.
How can I work with Karinna Johnstone as my therapist?
You can work with Karinna through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Karinna Johnstone work with international clients?
Karinna Johnstone does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Karinna Johnstone cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire to help match you with Karinna. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Areas of expertise
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
18+ years
Licensed
See below
Languages
English
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