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Karli is the Director of Karli Health Centre Pty Ltd of about 10 staff.  Karli is Deaf, Auslan fluent, and culturally competent Psychotherapist and supervisor. She has worked in Deaf Counselling for almost 30 years and is often asked to present nationally.  

She has a MA degree in Mental Health Counselling from Gallaudet University in Washington D.C., USA attained in 1998 as well as a BA in psychology and developmental drama in 1996. She also completed a foundation certificate in family therapy (London, UK) in 2000. Karli is a member (Level 4) of the Australian Counselling Association and is a Senior Yoga teacher/member with Yoga Australia.

Karli has extensive experience working with Deaf children and adults with various additional needs since 1998, both overseas and in Australia. Karli is also a volunteer in advocating in the areas of Deaf Mental Health, by networking and partnering with other organisations. In 2020,  she had noted the six unique Deaf traumas in her work with both past and current clients. For more information about what is Deaf Trauma, please visit https://deafmentalhealth.com.au