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Karen Dare is a Lecturer and clinical supervisor in the School of Arts and Humanities at Edith Cowan University, specializing in the Undergraduate and Masters in Counselling and Psychotherapy programs. She teaches courses such as Individual Psychotherapy Practice and Couple and Family Therapy. Her clinical work includes roles at the Elizabeth Centre, focusing on perinatal mental health and family therapy. Karen has extensive experience in Child and Adolescent Mental Health (CAMHS), Relationships Australia, and clinical supervision.
Education:
- Master of Mental Health (Perinatal & Infant) – New South Wales Institute of Psychiatry (2016)
- Bachelor of Arts in Psychology – Murdoch University (2007)
- Bachelor of Social Work – University of Western Australia (1991)
- Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Politics – England (1985)
Research interests include childhood/adolescent mental health, perinatal infant mental health, couple/family therapy, and reflective clinical supervision. She is a member of professional associations like the Australian Association of Infant Mental Health and the Australian Family Therapy Association.
Awards highlight her contributions to clinical supervision and academic excellence. Karen has been involved with ECU’s Counselling program since 2005, progressing from clinical supervision to lecturing. She established an under-fives program in CAMHS and emphasizes evidence-based practices in her teaching and clinical work.
