Karren Scholz
Professional Summary
Karren Scholz is a Clinical Psychologist who has been providing psychological therapies and wellbeing support throughout Central Queensland, Mackay, rural and remote communities, and Central Western Queensland for over a decade.
Her career has spanned public hospitals, universities, TAFE, Headspace, alcohol and other drug services, employment services, disability organisations, specialist First Nations mental health services, non-government organisations, and private practice. This breadth of experience has enabled her to work with people from diverse backgrounds and across the lifespan, supporting children as young as three years of age through to older adults.
Karren has particular expertise in trauma and PTSD, anxiety, mood disorders, family and domestic violence, grief and loss, behavioural support, neurodivergence, rehabilitation, disability, and student wellbeing. She is passionate about creating a therapeutic environment where clients feel safe, respected, and empowered to achieve meaningful change.
Support Offered
Karren supports individuals experiencing:
- Trauma and complex trauma
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Anxiety disorders
- Depression and mood disorders
- Family, domestic and sexual violence
- Grief and loss
- Neurodivergence
- Behavioural concerns
- Drug and alcohol related challenges
- Child and adolescent mental health
- Student wellbeing
- Rehabilitation and disability support
- Women's mental health
- Men's mental health
- Ageing and later life adjustment
- Cultural identity and belonging
- Suicide prevention, post-attempt support, andsafety planning
Therapeutic Approach
Karren's therapeutic style is warm, collaborative, strengths-based, and evidence-based. She believes every client deserves an individualised approach and works closely with people to understand their goals, strengths, and lived experiences.
Her practice is grounded in trauma-informed care and culturally safe practice, with therapy tailored to each person's unique circumstances.
Karren draws upon a range of evidence-based therapeutic approaches including:
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Mindfulness-Based Therapies
- Motivational Interviewing
- Behaviour Therapy
- Art Therapy
- Trauma-Informed Practice
- Person-Centred (Rogerian) Therapy
Experience Supporting
Karren has extensive experience supporting:
- Children, adolescents, adults, and older adults
- Individuals experiencing trauma and PTSD
- Survivors of family, domestic, and sexual violence
- Clients living with anxiety and mood disorders
- Neurodivergent children and adults
- People living with disability and NDIS participants
- Individuals accessing rehabilitation services
- University and TAFE students
- Clients experiencing alcohol and other drug concerns
- First Nations children, adolescents, and adults
- Clients from rural, regional, and remote communities
- Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) clients
- LGBTIQ+ clients
- Individuals experiencing suicidal ideation requiring suicide prevention and post-attempt support
Karren also has significant experience adapting psychological interventions to meet the needs of people experiencing complex presentations through education, collaborative care planning, family support, and flexible, client-centred service delivery.
Qualifications & Accreditation
- Clinical Psychologist (AHPRA Registered)
- Member, Australian Clinical Psychology Association (ACPA)
Personal Approach
"I believe therapy works best when people feel genuinely heard, respected, and safe. I strive to provide a warm, collaborative, and culturally inclusive environment where clients can build on their strengths, develop practical skills, and create meaningful, lasting change at their own pace."
Frequently asked questions
We process Medicare rebates directly on your behalf on the day of your appointment. Eligibility strictly requires a valid GP referral or Mental Health Care Plan.
Yes. Psychology sessions are confidential and delivered in line with professional and ethical obligations, with appropriate clinical governance in place.
All psychology sessions are delivered via secure telehealth.
Sessions are booked and paid for through our secure online booking system. Payment is made at the time of booking and a receipt is provided after your session.
Yes. Psychology involves clinical assessment and therapy delivered by psychologists. Coaching and wellbeing support are non clinical and focus on development and support rather than therapy.
We ask for at least 24 hours’ notice if you need to cancel or reschedule your session. Cancellations with less than 24 hours’ notice may incur a fee, unless there are exceptional circumstances.
We provide individual mental health support and psychological therapy for people experiencing stress, anxiety, low mood,trauma, work related challenges and life transitions.
Our psychology services are delivered by a team of fully registered and provisional psychologists. Provisional psychologists work under appropriate supervision in line with professional and ethical requirements.
