Karabo Makhetha

Karabo Makhetha is a PACFA counsellor who helps people feeling isolated, overwhelmed or stuck. She works with individuals facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem and relationship struggles. Her manner is warm and respectful and she aims to make the first step feel manageable.

Karabo frames sessions as a conversation tailored to each person. She listens for what matters most and adapts the plan to fit the client’s needs and goals. This can include practical strategies for panic attacks, ways to rebuild confidence, and support when isolation or social anxiety get in the way of daily life.

She has three years of professional experience in Australia and has worked with people experiencing depression, career uncertainty and communication problems. She also has experience supporting people with disabilities and those who are neurodiverse. Karabo emphasises sensitive, non-judgemental collaboration rather than a one-size-fits-all approach.

In sessions she focuses on clear, achievable steps alongside honest conversation. That might mean setting short-term goals, practising coping techniques, or working on how to express needs more clearly. She invites clients to try approaches and review what helps.

Karabo sees starting therapy as a courageous practical move. She supports people to find more satisfying routines, better ways of relating to others, and small changes that add up over time.

Approaches and how online therapy can help

Karabo uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address common concerns such as anxiety, panic and relationship distress. She focuses on practical strategies to manage panic attacks and acute anxiety by teaching breathing and grounding exercises and step-by-step coping skills. She also works on self-esteem and communication by helping people identify unhelpful thoughts and practise clearer ways to express needs in relationships or at work.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Karabo will discuss options with each person and adjust methods based on individual needs, goals and preferences rather than prescribing a single path. She encourages trial and feedback so the plan evolves from what actually helps.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the available session formats before booking since the biography does not list formats. Online work can make appointments easier to fit into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow quick check-ins when needed. It can also let people try shorter sessions or phone-based check-ins if that better suits their day. Karabo will help you choose what works best for your situation and goals.