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Professional Qualifications
- MA in Counseling Psychology, Adventist University of the Philippines
- Registered Psychologist, RPsy, Professional Regulation Commission, Philippines
- Certifications – Psychological First Aid
- Certifications – EMDR Level I
- Certifications –Sexual Abuse Trauma (upcoming this end of June)
Professional Registration & Affiliations
- Registered Psychologist, RPsy, Professional Regulation Commission, Philippines
- Member, PAP, Psychological Association of the Philippines
- Affiliate Member, Australian Psychological Society
Areas Of Expertise
- Anxiety & Panic Disorders
- Depression & Mood Disorders
- Childhood & Complex Trauma
- Sexual Abuse Trauma
- Couples Therapy
- Grief & Loss
- Self-Esteem Issues & Identity Concerns
- Workplace Mental Health & Psychological First Aid
Therapeutic Approach
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Trauma-Informed Care
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Person-Centered Therapy
- Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
- Interpersonal Therapy (IPT)
- Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)
Languages
English
Tagalog
Background
Karen Gay R. Punzalan is a Registered Psychologist and a Licensed Professional Teacher based in Metro Manila, Philippines with over 3 years of experience in counseling. She specializes in working with adolescents, adults, and couples, offering evidence-based therapy for issues such as anxiety, depression, grief and loss, childhood and complex trauma, sexual abuse recovery, and interpersonal or relationship challenges.
She also provides mental health first aid and psychoeducational support in workplace settings.
Karen’s approach is grounded in creating a safe, collaborative therapeutic space where clients can process difficult experiences, build emotional resilience, and regain a sense of stability and self-understanding.