Karen Phillip
An international author, speaker, business owner, counsellor, psychotherapist and parenting and relationships expert.
For over 3 decades Karen has run numerous successful businesses and has counselled, lectured and travelled extensively in over 11 different countries such as the United States of America, United Kingdom, China, Singapore, Malaysia, New Zealand and Vietnam just to name a few. She is an expert in the fields of psychotherapy, parenting and relationship counselling and has helped thousands of couples and families resolve problems ranging from communication conflicts to navigating career decisions.
Karen is qualified in many areas including Counselling and Psychotherapy, with her major in Family Therapies and Children; Clinical Hypnotherapy, Early Childhood Education, Naturopathic Nutrition and a PhD of Philosophy in Sociology.
Karen is the international author of the book OMG! We’re Getting Married – 7 Essential Things You Need To Know Before You Say, ‘I Do.’ In this book, Karen teaches how conflict can be reduced between couples and provides the necessary tools to discuss, resolve and understand their partner’s feelings and move past any disputes, frustration or anger without causing harm in the relationship. The book is written for couples prior to marrying so they can be prepared for their new life together.
Karen has made numerous guest appearances on major television networks and radio programs as well as written articles for several media outlets and blog sites. She is a fellow member of the Counselling & Psychotherapy Association (CAPA), Australian Hypnotherapy Association (AHA) and is also a Family Dispute Practitioner registered with the Attorney General’s Department, a registered Wedding Celebrant and Justice of the Peace in NSW.
Karen lives with her husband Wayne on the central coast of New South Wales, Australia and is a parent to 3 children and 3 step children.