Certified Relationship Therapist

More About Kari

• What are three strengths you have as a Psychologist/Counsellor?
  • Compassionate
  • Strength-Based
  • Non-judgmental
• How many years counselling experience do you have?

  Over 25 years.

• What is the most satisfying and fulfilling part of the work you do?
  • Building strong marriages and families
  • Helping individuals to grow and thrive
  • Seeing people overcome obstacles in life to have happier and more rewarding relationships
  • Helping clients discover their strengths and develop their capacities in their home, work and social life
• What's an example of a couple you have helped the most?

  I work well with couples who care deeply about their relationship and are ready to take meaningful steps toward creating positive change. You don’t need to have all the answers or know exactly how to move forward—you simply need a willingness to explore new perspectives and work together.

  Many of the couples I support are feeling stuck in recurring patterns of conflict, emotional distance, or misunderstanding. Others are navigating significant life transitions such as retirement, health challenges, parenting, blended families, relocation, or rebuilding after a breach of trust. Whatever has brought you to counselling, my aim is to provide a safe, respectful, and non-judgmental space where both partners feel heard and understood.

  I work particularly well with couples who:

  • Want to strengthen their relationship rather than assign blame.
  • Are open to learning new ways of communicating and connecting.
  • Value honesty, respect, and compassion.
  • Are willing to reflect on their own part in relationship patterns.
  • Desire practical strategies alongside deeper emotional understanding.
  • Are committed to building a healthier, more fulfilling relationship.

  My approach is collaborative, balanced, and evidence-informed. I strive to help each partner feel equally supported while encouraging conversations that foster empathy, understanding, and lasting change. Together, we identify unhelpful patterns, build on your existing strengths, and develop practical skills that you can continue to use long after counselling has ended.

  I believe that every relationship has the potential for growth when both partners feel safe enough to be open, curious, and genuinely heard. My role is not to take sides but to walk alongside you as you create a stronger, more connected future together.