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Karen Phillip is multi-talented! She is a published International author on parenting and relationships, writes for the print media, and is a professional Counselling Psychotherapist and Clinical Hypnotherapist. Karen is a recognised Speaker, Presenter and media commentator and works regularly on television and radio throughout Australia.  Karen has become one of the countries leading Life Coaches, working with those in business, celebrities, and those in need of a new direction and focus, with confidentiality a primary focus. Read Karen's Blog

Karen works with families who are experiencing problems with communication, conflict and child behaviours. She writes for many Parenting sites, newspapers and magazines. Karen Phillip is the author of a very popular parenting book “Who Runs Your House, the kids or you?”, her book has helped thousands of parents and families around the world. She is also the author of the book ”OMG We’re Getting Married” designed to assist all couples prior to or after their marriage or commitment to secure a happy and connected relationship. Her latest book ‘Communication Harmony’ teaches you how to communicate without any conflict, ever, while guiding the conversation toward the outcome you want. 

• PhD in Counselling Hypnotherapy (current) 
• Master of Counselling (Research / Advanced Practice) 
• Master of International Family Studies 
• Degree in Counselling, (Family Therapies & Children, Addictions, Grief & Loss) 
• Advanced Diploma in Clinical Hypnotherapy, NLP and Psychotherapy 
• Diploma of Professional Counselling 
• Diploma in Clinical Hypnotherapy 
• Registered Supervisor for Therapists 
• Level 2 EFT Practitioner 
• Certified Virtual Gastric Band Practitioner 
• Certified NLP Practitioner 
• Naturopathic Nutritionist 
• Herbal Medicine Practitioner 
• EMDR Practitioner 
• Certificate III in Disability 
• Registered Therapist with iCare (Workcover) NSW 
• Family Mediator registered with the Attorney General’s Dept (FDRP)

Registered Supervisor with the Australian College of Supervisors 

Professional Member of Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation Australia (PACFA) Professional Member of Australian Hypnotherapy Assoc. (AHA)  

Professional Member of the Hypnotherapy Council of Australia (HCA) 

Registered Icare Provider - click on Counsellors and Search using Provider No: 12558 

Registered with Victim Services as a VS Counsellor 

Director and lead trainer of the Australian Hypnotherapy College 

Registered Mediator with Attorney General’s Department

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Karen Phillip runs a private practice at the northern end of the beautiful Central Coast / Lake Macquarie area of NSW. 

Karen specialises in communication issues. Her Life Coach work spreads across the world as she speaks to those in need of confidential understanding, with amazing personal direction to lower stress and regain confidence. 

Karen Phillip is also a Family Dispute Mediator, registered with the Attorney General’s Dept to assist parents after separation to manage their Parenting Plans and Property Division Settlement. Click on her page for Family Dispute Resolutions to find out more.