Empowering parents with compassionate support and expert guidance through every stage of parenthood.

Karen O’Mara is a dedicated clinical social worker specialising in perinatal and parenting support, guiding mothers and fathers through the transformative journey of parenthood.

With a compassionate approach and evidence-based methods, Karen provides individual counselling and educational programs to support and empower parents to develop knowledge and skills to meet their children’s emotional needs. Her work focuses on fostering secure attachments, enhancing emotional well-being, and building resilient family dynamics, offering a nurturing space where parents can find understanding, support, and practical tools to navigate the complexities of raising children.

Services

  • Individual counselling with Karen offers a safe and nurturing space for parents to explore and overcome the challenges of parenthood. Karen’s expertise in perinatal and maternal mental health provides tailored support for issues such as postnatal depression and anxiety, grief, and parenting struggles. Her compassionate approach helps clients navigate their emotions and experiences, fostering healing and personal growth.

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  • The Circle of Security® Parenting™ program, facilitated by Karen O’Mara, is an evidence-based initiative that enhances parent-child relationships. Drawing on decades of research, this program aids parents in understanding their child's emotional world, helping to foster secure attachments and improve child behaviour. Karen’s guidance through the program ensures parents gain invaluable insights and skills to nurture a supportive and loving bond with their children.

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  • Karen’s professional supervision service is designed for health professionals seeking to deepen their practice in the perinatal and parenting fields. This service provides a reflective and supportive space to discuss clinical skills, fears, and aspirations. Karen’s supervisory approach encourages the development of new strategies and beliefs, enhancing professional growth and the capacity to serve clients effectively.

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  • Karen’s counselling skills aren't just limited to motherhood issues, she is incredibly holistic and appreciates all the complexities of the person in order to support them through whatever they are going through. Karen's questioning skills and ability to reflect back to help you see your situation with a deeper understanding and with more perspective is truly impressive. She offered an incredibly warm and non-judgemental space, and I would always look forward to my sessions with her as it felt like a weight slowly lifting after each session.

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Karen’s Philosophy

Karen O'Mara’s philosophy centres on the belief that supportive, empathetic, and informed guidance is crucial for navigating the complexities of parenthood.

Karen emphasises the importance of secure attachments and emotional connections within the family, advocating for a non-judgmental, safe space where parents can share and grow. Karen’s approach is tailored, holistic, and grounded in the understanding that each family’s journey is unique, fostering resilience, confidence, and a nurturing community for both children and parents.

 

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