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I am a Counsellor and Psychotherapist working in Bondi NSW as well as online. www.the-manifesto.com. My name is Kareena Hodgson.

The Manifesto was born out of my desire to help people make sense of, connect and be present in their own lives. I work online as well as face to face. My online practice allows me to support people who may find it hard to make time for counselling or do not live in Sydney. I was a full-time professional international circus performer for 20 years, before I started training as a counsellor after the birth of my two children. My experience as a mother, partner, daughter, sister, performer and producer means I have a deep understanding of the multiple roles we play and the need for reinvention throughout our lives and my experiences provide many of the metaphors and analogies that underpin my practise.

12/12/2024

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OK 2024, that’s a wrap!

You’ve actually been pretty good to me. I’m finishing the year in better shape—physically and mentally—than I have in years. Finding balance, saying no, and prioritising rest and health has made all the difference.

This year included 830 counselling sessions across many countries (online and IRL), a couple of much-needed holidays, quality time with friends, and space to reconnect with myself.

I’m ending the year feeling grateful, hopeful, and thankful.

✨ My practice will be closed from December 14th to January 6th. See you in 2025!

Peace out. 🖤

29/10/2024

Holy Silly Season alert. ‼️
A gentle reminder to those of my clients that like to drop in when life gets sticky. I only have a handful of drop in sessions available between now and January.
If you think you might need support in November/ December now’s the time to grab a session.

As always I can refer if I fill up so please reach out if needed.

K 🫶

22/10/2024

🌟New session times available 🌟
Opening up Friday afternoons between now and Xmas. Get in touch if now feels like a good time to engage in therapy.

Private Health Provider numbers available.

Repping my .and.fandango earings 🌸

23/04/2024

Hey Instagram
Quick update from me all the way from Tokyo. (Having a few weeks leave to fill my tank 😊).
I won’t be taking any new clients for the next few months as my calendar is full until mid June. If you are looking for counselling support, please get in touch as I am happy to refer.
Existing clients are welcome to book through my website as usual.
See you soon. 🤗✔️

📸 by me in downtown Shibuya on Saturday night.

21/03/2024

Sometimes I get a go on the couch. ✔️✔️✔️

15/03/2024

My practice will be closed for the month of April, as I recharge and explore Tokyo with my family and best friend.
Perhaps a strange place to recharge but I love being surrounded by other people living their lives. Managing work, families, loss and fatigue. I feel less alone in my own human struggles.

I have no appointments available until mid May. Get in touch if you need a referral or to go on a waitlist.

K. 🫶

01/12/2023

Hey instagram. Some news from me!

Books are closed until next year, but get in touch if you want to forward plan. 😜

It has been an incredible year working with and supporting creatives!

Between NIDA and The Manifesto I have done 927 counselling hours in Sydney as well online in every capital city in Australia (plus a bunch of regional towns), 7 cities in the USA, New Zealand, Montreal, London and Ireland. A few tours to many cities in Europe/USA and the ocean. No wonder I need a lie down.

I will be taking that lie down from December 22nd until January 8th. I plan on not being online much, although will intermittently be checking emails. I will be dog cuddling, ocean swimming, book reading, and teenage connecting. Bliss.

What about you? Having a break? What are your plans? Maybe there are no plans which is also bliss!

As always, I wish you all the gifts of the season.
Compassion, Fashion, Rest, and Food.

Onward, Kareena. 🫀

14/04/2023

Dear 22 year old me

I am really proud of you. You believe in yourself fiercely, and that confidence motivates and helps you grow. I wish you knew yourself better.

Is it possible to slow down a bit? What’s the urgency? You are missing bits because you are moving too quickly to the next experience. What are you avoiding?

It will be about another 18 years before you are ready to take a closer look at the more vulnerable parts of yourself, but when you do, you’ll do it wholeheartedly.

There’s some big loss heading your way, but also some wonderful relationships and experiences. You’ll navigate some of it well, but not all of it. There will be pain, but also joy.

51 year old me wants to thank you for leading me here with tenacity and enthusiasm, even when it got hard.

Drink some water and leave your fu***ng eyebrows alone!

I love you.

If you could, what would you want to say to your younger self.

23/12/2022

That’s it 2022.
You were good, and also bad. Challenging and thrilling all in one. I’m pretty sure this is the whole idea.
Life is a continuous paradox of struggle and joy. The struggle stretches us. The joy is the reward.
They are symbiotic. Like grief and love.
I realise it’s exactly the same as every other year, life sucks and sings, there is no light without shade. Stop fighting it.
I’m learning to accept and in some ways welcome it.
My clients show me this everyday. The human capacity to find a way out of the dark.

My practise will be closed from the 24th December- January 19th.

Wishing you all the blessings of the season. Connection, Kindness, Compassion and Chocolate. 🙂

📸 artwork by Diogo Nunes

26/11/2022

After spending my entire working life in ensembles and collaborating with others, the idea of working alone felt daunting. I thrive in community, I’m an enthusiast so connecting with others fills my cup. I was nervous that I would feel lonely, uninspired and isolated?
5 years in I can safely say I haven’t felt alone at all. I quickly found others, mostly women, doing the same thing. Running their own businesses. So, we just did it together. (Cue Beyonce).
This post is dedicated to them. The women that refer clients to me, mentor me, inspire me, collaborate with me, share rooms with me and are part of The Manifesto squad.

I’ve tagged their work below, go check them out, they’re the best of the best!

Sammy Jacinta Tabitha Chloe Amy Daniella and Nicci

Also I’m surrounded by boss women so there are stacks not mentioned here that are part of my life squad.

Drowning in gratitude. ❤️

21/11/2022

It’s website day!!!!

After 5 years in Private Practice I am really starting to find my groove and understand and define the work I do with creatives.

It felt important to update my website and replace stock images with artwork done by an artist I’ve been inspired by for a while. has done all the new images on my site (I love them so!) updated my logo (lucky me- she’s amazo) waved her magic over the copy (thanks Xtine) and website designer who I’ve been working with since I started put it all together beautifully (we are just a great fit).

My little biz has some creative heavy weights holding me up and I’m super grateful.
Link in bio.

01/11/2022

Happy 5th Birthday The Manifesto. 🎉🎉🎉
To celebrate I am giving my website a revamp!
The logo got a polish thanks and I have some gorgeous artwork as well by the Uber talented
It’s all being masterminded by my friend the clever .
Here’s some sneak peaks until the relaunch ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Address

98 Bondi Road
Sydney, NSW
2026

Opening Hours

Monday	9:30am - 6pm
Tuesday	9:30am - 6pm
Wednesday	9:30am - 4pm
Thursday	9:30am - 6pm
Friday	9:30am - 6pm
Saturday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+61410514972

Website

http://www.the-manifesto.com.au/

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