Kerynn Fotiou
Professional experience
Kerryn is a Counsellor with the Australian Counselling Association, currently completing a Graduate Diploma in Counselling at Deakin University.
Integrating counselling, psychoeducation and recovery coaching, Kerryn is passionate in domestic and family violence response, neurodivergent support, trauma and interagency collaboration. Her clinical work is grounded in trauma-informed and trauma-sensitive practice, with a strong emphasis on ethical clarity, emotional containment, personal empowerment and systemic advocacy.
As a Counsellor, Kerryn ensures dignity, autonomy and legacy-driven advocacy for her clients and applies lived experience and clinical insight to her work. She is committed to modeling ethical practice that acknowledges the complexity of trauma and fosters healing.
Kerryn supports children, families and adults navigating complex trauma, relational ruptures and social and systemic exclusion.
Interests
- Bushwalking
- Gold prospecting and gem hunting
- People watching
- Playing board games
What Kerynn loves about working in mental health
“I love working in mental health because it allows me to show up for people in the moments that matter, when things are messy, complex, and often misunderstood. I get to advocate, hold space, and help families navigate systems that are overburdened. I love that my passion is what helps others transform their pain into healing.”
