Karuna Thakur is a compassionate and experienced clinical psychologist with a special interest in working with personality disorders. She believes that self-awareness is the foundation for transformation, and her therapeutic approach empowers clients to better understand their relationship with themselves and their challenges through a psychodynamic lens. This process fosters meaningful, sustainable growth.
Karuna is deeply interested in how biology, attachment, emotions, self-identity, culture, social structures, and belief systems shape and maintain the connection between the mind, body, and world. In therapy, she strikes a balance between exploring the unconscious mind and working with the present moment, helping clients heal both deeply and practically.
Beyond the Therapy Room
Outside of her professional role, Karuna enjoys bushwalking, camping, and reading. She values balance, curiosity, and connection — qualities that shine through in both her personal life and her therapeutic practice.
Areas of Focus
Karuna provides therapy for children, adolescents, young adults, LGBTQI+ individuals, adults, and couples, with expertise in:
- Eating disorders (Anorexia, Bulimia, Binge Eating Disorder, OSFED)
- Grief, trauma, and complex PTSD
- Personality disorders
- Neurodevelopmental conditions (ADHD, Autism)
- Family and couple challenges
- Dual diagnosis
- Mind–gut health and its impact on mental wellbeing
She also conducts cognitive and psychological assessments for children and adults, supporting diagnosis, educational planning, and tailored treatment pathways.
Therapeutic Approaches
Karuna integrates a range of evidence-based therapies, including:
- Psychodynamic Psychotherapy
- Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Cognitive Behaviour Therapy – Enhanced (CBT-E)
- Family-Based Therapy
- Gottman Method Couples Therapy
- Mindfulness-Based CBT
- Attachment-Focused Therapies