--- title: "Blu Ripples Home Page" description: "Blu Ripples Career Counselling & Career Consulting Services helping you make sound career decisions through professional career guidance, assessment & analysis" featured_image: "https://bluripples.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Bllu-Ripples-Home-Page-Photograph_-_002_-scaled.webp" url: "https://bluripples.com.au/" date_modified: "2026-09-13T10:13:01+10:00" --- Helping you through life's ripples® My speciality is Read About Our Services window.SR7??={}; SR7.PMH ??={}; SR7.PMH["SR7_13_1"] = {cn:100,state:false,fn: function() { if (window._tpt!==undefined && window._tpt.prepareModuleHeight !== undefined) { _tpt.prepareModuleHeight({id:"SR7_13_1",el:[720,720,640,960,400],type:'standard',gh:[720,720,640,540,400],gw:[1290,1290,960,980,320],vpt:['-100px','-100px','-100px','-100px','-100px'],size:{fullWidth:true, fullHeight:false},mh:'0',onh:0,onw:0,bg:{color:'{"orig":"transparent","type":"solid","string":"transparent"}',image:{src:'https://bluripples.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Nobbys-Beach-Newcastle-NSW-©-Katherine-Foster-2023-scaled.jpg',size:'',position:'center center',repeat:'',rx:'',ry:''}}}); SR7.PMH["SR7_13_1"].state=true;} else if(SR7.PMH["SR7_13_1"].cn-->0) setTimeout( SR7.PMH["SR7_13_1"].fn,19);}};SR7.PMH["SR7_13_1" ].fn(); Career Counselling & Consulting ServicesBlu Ripples® offers professional Career Services to individuals and organisations who require career guidance, assessment or in depth research and analysis to help make positive and meaningful career changes and workforce decisions ## Welcome To Blu Ripples® **Discover Blu Ripples®** (pronounced *Blue Ripples*), a specialist **[career counselling](https://bluripples.com.au/career-consulting-services)** and **[career consulting](https://bluripples.com.au/career-consulting-services)** practice in **Port Stephens, NSW**. Our aim is to meaningfully *empower and* *assist you on your journey by helping you embrace, navigate, and achieve your attainable goals.* Whether you are starting out on your **career journey, transitioning to a new career, role, company, or industry,** or seeking insights into your **[key transferable skills,](https://bluripples.com.au/key-transferable-skills-report) [labour market](https://bluripples.com.au/labour-market-analysis-report) **opportunities, or** job-search strategies**, we are here to support your **career exploration and decision-making** journey every step of the way. #### [A Tranquil Space to Reflect, Process, and Grow](https://bluripples.com.au) Envision, for one moment, escaping the demands of daily life to engage with a professional, home-based practice nestled on two acres surrounded by nature’s beauty in** Port Stephens**. Here, in an **inviting and supportive environment**, you can breathe, contemplate, and investigate your [career interests](https://bluripples.com.au/psychometric-testing-services/career-interest-testing), **options, and pathways**; identify **[key transferable skills](https://bluripples.com.au/key-transferable-skills-report)**; prepare your **[employment documentation;](https://bluripples.com.au/career-consulting-services)** and establish meaningful **career strategies, career goals, and action plans**. Our inviting environment, coupled with our **[multi-disciplinary background](https://bluripples.com.au/about-me-katherine-foster-bio-bluripples-career-counsellor-author)** and unique approach, is designed to help you make informed, meaningful, and realistic decisions across  across **[Career Counselling](https://bluripples.com.au/career-counselling/),** [**C**](https://www.google.com/search?q=%23&authuser=1)**[**areer** Consulting](https://bluripples.com.au/career-consulting-services/) **including **[Resume Writing Services](https://bluripples.com.au/resume-writing-services/)**, **[Career Planning and Reporting](https://bluripples.com.au/career-planning-and-reports-services/)**, **Academic Planning**, **[Psychometric Profiling](https://bluripples.com.au/psychometric-testing-services/)**, **[Key Transferable Skills Analysis](https://bluripples.com.au/key-transferable-skills-report/)**, and **[Outplacement Services.](https://bluripples.com.au/testimonials/outplacement-services/)** To support your complete well-being, we also offer **[Self-Care Resources,](https://bluripples.com.au/product/self-care-workbook-card-deck-combination/)** **[Self-Care Counselling Sessions](https://bluripples.com.au/self-care/)**, and **[Personal Counselling Services](https://bluripples.com.au/personal-counselling/)** to help you manage everyday concerns, stress, and change during your career exploration, career transition, job search, work and everyday life.   ***To explore our eight key services further, please see below and click the read more**** arrows below** **to see how we can support you.*** Our Specialist Career ServicesHelping individuals and organisations discover career interests, make informed choices, and navigate career ripples with clarity and confidence. Career Counselling • Individual (1-on-1) Sessions• High School Students (15+ yrs)• Youth• Graduates• Professionals• Adults Read more Career Consulting • Individual (1-on-1) Sessions• Resume Writing Services• Selection Criteria Writing• Employment Cover Letters Read more Career Planning & Reports • Individual (1-On-1) Sessions• Career Development Report• Career Interest Foundation Report• Key Transferrable Skills• Labour Market Analysis Read more Psychometric Profiling For Individuals and Organisations:- • Aptitude Testing• Career Interest Testing• Counselling & Wellbeing• Learning Styles • Personality Profiling • Recruitment & Selection• Workplace Personality Read more Outplacement Services • Individual (1-on-1) sessions• Small Group sessions; or• Combination sessions Read more Employment Assistance • For Partners of Defence Personnel • Individual (1-On-1) Sessions• In accordance PEAP Services Guidelines Read more Our Complementing Specialist Support ServicesHelping individuals and organisations build resilience, enhance wellbeing, and access personal and workplace support to address personal challenges that can impact career success, with clarity and confidence. Self Care 1 on 1 Sessions Aimed To Help You: - • Decompress And Look After You• Identify Productive Coping Strategies• Reduce Stressors In Your Life And Career• Develop, Implement and Review A Self Care Plan Designed To Complement Katherine's Book and Card Set Read more Personal Counselling 1 on 1 Sessions to Help You Explore:Personal Concerns That May Be Impacting Your Career, Workplace Performance or General Health and Well-Being. Read more --- [Explore Our Services](https://bluripples.com.au/our-services/) [Discover Our Clients](https://bluripples.com.au/our-clients-industries-blu-ripples-nsw-australia/) [Book an Initial Consultation](https://bluripples.com.au/our-services/) --- AboutDiscover the rich tapestry of our professional and academic background. --- [![Katherine Foster, Career Development Specialist, Counsellor and Published Self-Care Author](https://bluripples.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Katherine-Foster-Blu-Ripples-Founder-and-Author-Aug-23-Pic-3.jpg)](https://simonajanek.com.au) Photograph by Simona Janek (2023) Katherine FosterCareer Development Specialist, Counsellor and Author Katherine is a nationally registered Career Development Specialist (**[CDAA](https://www.cdaa.org.au/cdaawebsite/FindCareerSpecialistDetail?Id=5343)**),  Counsellor (**[ACA](https://www.theaca.net.au/counsellor/katherine-foster)**), Student Member of **[ASORC,](https://www.asorc.org.au) **and published **[Self-Care Author](https://authorkatherinefoster.com.au) **who, as a result of confronting and transitioning through many of life’s ripples, is committed to supporting clients through similar periods.  Higher Tertiary Educators have praised her ability to apply practical experience to theoretical and innovative concepts, as well as her research, analysis and reporting skills whilst maintaining a humble persona.  Clients and mentors describe Katherine as an inspiring, down-to-earth, knowledgeable and empathetic facilitator who listens, connects, extends oneself, and walks beside her clients whilst they are on their career journey with her. **For Katherine’s complete profile, click the link button below:-** Katherine's Profile --- Why Choose Blu Ripples®Empathetic, evidence-informed career counselling, consulting, planning, and reports — delivered directly by Katherine Foster, a registered multidisciplinary specialist with rich lived experience to guide you through life’s ripples and across your career lifespan. --- Direct 1-on-1 Access to Multidisciplinary Specialist: When you work with Blu Ripples®, you consult directly with Katherine Foster—a multidisciplinary practitioner bringing over 20 years of experience across career education and development, counselling, human resources, and small business management. You receive undivided, personal attention from start to finish, ensuring your career journey is never passed off to a junior practitioner, subcontractor, or associate writer. Qualified, Registered, and Accountable Standards: Your career and wellbeing are too important to leave to chance. As a CICA Registered Professional Career Development Practitioner and ACA Level 2 Registered Counsellor, Katherine operates under strict national professional standards, a formal code of ethics, and continuous professional development. This offers peace of mind that you are receiving ethical, credentialed, and evidence-informed guidance. Holistic Support & Guidance Through Life’s Ripples Career decisions and changes, workplace stress, and complex life shifts do not happen in a vacuum—they can be deeply challenging, stressful, and overwhelming. Beyond our career counselling and consulting services, we offer personal counselling and practical self-care resources to provide gentle, objective guidance and support during periods of change and transition—whether or not you have a personal support network to lean on. Transforming Complex Career Narratives into Clear, Authentic Documentation Whether you are entering the workforce, navigating complex career transitions, or untangling years of diverse pathways to find your fit - we excel at listening to your story. We gather and synthesise complex personal and professional histories into clear, strategic, and authentic documentation. From Resumes, Cover Letters, and Selection Criteria to multi-page Expressions of Interest, Career Plans, and Reports, we translate your lived experience into compelling documents that accurately reflect your true values, capabilities, strengths, and potential. Driven by Curiosity, Thoroughness, Objective Clarity, and Legacy Driven by a commitment to continuous development and ethical care, we take pride in getting to the heart of the matter. We thoroughly explore the ins and outs of your personal and professional background, skills, and goals to provide a realistic, objective, and constructive perspective aligned with your consultation objectives. Grounded in real-world facts rather than assumptions, our approach aims to provide clear, honest, and actionable guidance – delivered in accordance with our duty of care, professional ethics, and an overarching aim to leave a positive legacy for your future. Grounded in Empathy, Humility, and Unconditional Positive Regard Whether seeking career or personal guidance across your lifespan, we look beyond simple surface details to understand the whole person - the essence of you. Grounded in lived experience, humility, an ethos of collaboration, and unconditional positive regard, we walk will alongside you as a professional, supportive partner for the duration of our time together to help you navigate life’s ripples, underlying career barriers and challenges, while assisting in restoring clarity, self-belief, and long-term confidence. --- Dedication to Continuous Learning, Development, and Evolution Driven by a deep sense of professional curiosity and a commitment to maintaining relevance, our practice is dedicated to ongoing education, skill refinement, and market and industry investigation. As career markets, workplace landscapes, human needs, and technology evolve, our commitment to continuous learning informs fresh, evidence-informed methodologies that align with current career education and development, employment, and counselling standards across New South Wales and Australia-wide. --- What our clients sayTestimonialsREAL STORIES. REAL CHANGE. REAL TRANSFORMATION! I came to you seeking to explore career options and pathways and was trying to decide whether I should use my existing skills and knowledge in the same role in a different company or organisation or to change fields altogether and start a new. When I first came to see you, I was highly stressed and you calmed me down in the first Career Counselling session. Over our time together, you willingly shared knowledge with me as well as a laugh or two. I have had great outcomes so far and am interested to learn what is next in our time together. Career Counselling Testimonial Hi Katherine, The Resume you created for me is more in-depth that I expected, it clearly outlines who I am and what I can do. Katherine, Thank You for getting this done so quickly for me. Resume Writing Services Testimonial I highly recommend Katherine (Blu Ripples) for all Career Counselling and Consulting products and services. Katherine’s personal insights into Career Planning, Development and Transition are invaluable; her approach is professional, empathetic and compassionate – I have no hesitation in recommending her to anyone. Career Planning, Development & Transistion Exceptional! I feel that I am currently at a cross roads in my life and subsequently on a journey of self discovery; hence, I sought Blu Ripples (Katherine’s) assistance to help me along my way – professionally speaking. I believe the Career Development Report Katherine (Blu Ripples) produced was exceptional and that it exceeded my precise and extremely high expectations; both the report and verbal presentation were very professional and thorough. I truly believe I got the professional help and guidance I needed. I can definitely say without a doubt that I do not know anyone or of anyone who can do what you do to such a detailed, precise and professional standard. I am so much richer for the experience. Thank You! Career Development Report Katherine, you are an enlightened soul I can tell! I am so grateful for the help (Career Counselling and Career Development Report Services) you provided my adult son. I had a deep and meaningful telephone conversation with him after one of his sessions with you and because of his time with you the progress I have seen in him is remarkable I have not seen him like this in such a long time. Together with the specialist referral you provided he is making progress (from my point of view) – thank you. While I am in the Northern Territory, I hope one day we can meet up in person. Career Counselling and Career Development Report I LOVE the way my Key Transferable Skills Report is written; how you quickly and accurately summarised my experiences into skills such as System Analysis. The Key Transferable Skills Report will be very helpful in helping me recognise the skills I have when searching for job advertisements online and when I write my Resume. Katherine, I also love that you have broken my skills down into four key areas for example foundation and specialist skills; the report is pretty good it is more than I could ever come up with. As a result I feel more confident in applying for roles that I may have passed over previously. Thank you Key Transferable Skills Report Hi Katherine, I contacted you a week ago to purchase and review a few psychometric testing instruments for a couple of 3D Modelling candidates. After speaking with you, I felt comfortable with you and went ahead with your Psychometric Assessment Services. Katherine, you provided great service and feedback, I feel I can go through everything now and make an informed decision. I will definitely use your services again. Thank you Psychometric Assessment (Profiling) Testimonial Hi Katherine, Just like to say thank you for the training and the time spent on helping me to get ready for the next chapter in my working life….When I came to see you I felt stale and had lost my confidence after a long period working with my previous employer. I am now a Quality Assurance Manager for a Holiday and Hotel accommodation company and very much enjoying it; I am reinvigorated and confident in my new role. You were a great help; once again thanks for your time. Outplacement Services I moved to Port Stephens with two young children and my husband who works in the RAAF last year. At the end of last year, I contacted you to prepare a PEAP Quotation, and after gaining clearance to proceed with the Defence Force, we scheduled an appointment to create a new Resume for me, as I am seeking to commence a new career as a Therapy Aide (my preference is Occupational or Speech Therapy). Katherine, I actually love the work you’ve done for me, including the Key Transferable Skills Analysis Report) and the Resume is Exceptional. Thank You Defence Career Counselling & Consulting (PEAP) Read More Testimonials --- Books and cardsBlu Ripples StoreAWARENESS. ACTION. PLANNING. 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Our representative reach extends from Medowie to various local, intrastate and interstate locations including: --- Port Stephens Locations including Medowie, Nelson Bay, Salamander Bay, Anna Bay, Raymond Terrace, Fern Bay, One Mile, Shoal Bay, Tanilba Bay, and Williamtown  Central Coast Locations including Gosford, North Avoca, Ourimbah, Toowoon Bay, Umina Beach, and Wyong; Dungog Shire Locations including Dungog and Clarence Town Hunter Region Upper and Lower Hunter locations including Aberdare, Cessnock, Lorn, Muswellbrook, Rutherford, Singleton, Scone, and Wattle Ponds Lake Macquarie Locations including Belmont, Cardiff, Charlestown, Croudace Bay,  Hillsborough, Mount Hutton, and Rathmines Maitland City Council Locations including Chisholm, Greenhills, Maitland, Rutherford, and Thornton Mid North Coast Locations including Hawks Nest, Forster, Tuncurry, Karuah, Port Macquarie, and Kempsey Newcastle Council Locations including Beresfield, Black Hill, Broadmeadow, Callaghan, Carrington, Fletcher, Hamilton, Islington, Kotara, Mayfield, New Lambton, Newcastle, Newcastle West, Stockton, Waratah West Sydney Sydney CBD and Metropolitan areas including Alexandria, Baulkham Hills, Castle Hill, Emu Plains, Hills District, Hornsby Shire, Lane Cove, Mascot, Kings Langley, Parramatta, Picnic Point, Ryde, Seven Hills, Sydney, West Pennant Hills, Warriewood, and Wollstonecraft; --- and further afield to **Blue Mountains, Dubbo, Southern Highlands, Queensland, Canberra (ACT), Northern Territory, South Australia, Kingston (Tasmania), Victoria, and Western Australia.  ** Regardless of where you are located **locally, intrastate, or interstate**, **[Katherine](https://bluripples.com.au/about-me-katherine-foster-bio-bluripples-career-counsellor-author/)** welcomes the opportunity to assist you on your journey. To discover more about **Blu Ripples clients**, **core, and complementary services**, please explore the links below or **[contact Katherine today](https://bluripples.com.au/contacts-2/)**. --- [Discover Our Clients](https://bluripples.com.au/our-clients-industries-blu-ripples-nsw-australia/) [Explore Our Services](https://bluripples.com.au/our-services/) [Contact Katherine](https://bluripples.com.au/our-services/) --- Professional Affiliations & RegistrationsAccredited by Peak Career Development and Counselling Associations --- [![CDAA 15 Year Member Logo - Katherine Foster Member since 2011](https://bluripples.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/CDAA-15-Year-Member-Logo-Katherine-Foster-Member-since-2011.jpg)](https://www.cdaa.org.au/cdaawebsite/FindCareerSpecialistDetail?Id=5343) CDAA member since 2011 [![Katherine Foster Founder Blu Ripples; Professional Member of CDAA](https://bluripples.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Professional-Member-Logo-Long-2026-Katherine-Foster-Blu-Ripples.jpg)](https://www.cdaa.org.au/cdaawebsite/FindCareerSpecialistDetail?Id=5343) Current Membership Status [![Katherine Foster - Counsellor - ACA Member](https://bluripples.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Katherine-Foster-Member-of-ACA-ACA-Member-Logo_RGB-003-e1724107637773.png)](https://theaca.net.au/profile?UserKey=4c9fddb8-9930-49a9-9d05-0197b0127b05) ACA member since 2009 --- [![Katherine Foster, Founder of Blu Ripples has been accepted as a student member of ASORC while studying her Master Rehabilitation Counselling Degree at Griffith University](https://bluripples.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Student-Member-of-ASORC-Email-Signature-StuM-March-2025.png)](https://www.asorc.org.au) Student member since 2025 ![Blu Ripples Founder Katherine Foster, has attained registration with the Career Industry Council of Australia (CICA), 2026](https://bluripples.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Career-Industry-Council-of-Australia-CICA-Registered-Practioner_-Katherine-Foster-T_as-Blu-Ripples-1.jpg) Registered since 2026 --- Academic Excellence Awards & Recognition --- [![Golden Key Honor Society Membership Invitation for Master of Rehabilitation Counselling (2026) at Griffith University and Post Graduate Certificate in Career Education and Development (2016) at RMIT University](https://bluripples.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Golden-Key-Honor-Society-Member-Katherine-J-Foster-.jpg)](https://www.goldenkey.org/) Invited for Griffith University Program: Master Rehabilitation Counselling (2026) [![Griffith University awards Katherine Foster: Griffith Award For Academic Excellence (2025); 2nd consecutive year the honour has been bestowed on Blu Ripples Founder and Author Katherine Foster](https://bluripples.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/griffith-award-for-academic-excellence-2025-Katherine-Foster.png)](https://student.griffith.edu.au/my-study/scholarships/academic-prizes-and-awards) Master Rehabilitation Counselling 2nd Consecutive Year [![Griffith Award For Academic Excellence: Master of Rehabilitation Counselling](https://bluripples.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Griffith-Award-For-Academic-Excellence-2024.png)](https://student.griffith.edu.au/my-study/scholarships/academic-prizes-and-awards) Master Rehabilitation Counselling --- [![Awarded Golden Key Honor Society Membership in 2017 for Post Graduate Diploma in Career Education and Development - Academic Study 2014-2016](https://bluripples.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/GKlogo-Member-Katherine-J-Foster-2017.jpg)](https://www.goldenkey.org/) RMIT: Post Graduate Diploma Career Education and Development (Awarded 2017) [![Golden Key Honor Society Membership Invitation for Master of Rehabilitation Counselling (2026) at Griffith University and Post Graduate Certificate in Career Education and Development (2016) at RMIT University](https://bluripples.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Golden-Key-Honor-Society-Member-Katherine-J-Foster-.jpg)](https://bluripples.com.au) Invited for RMIT University Program: Post Certificate Career Education and Development (2016) --- ### Ready To Navigate Your Career Journey With Clarity And Confidence? --- [![Location Shot - Zenith Beach Port Stephens NSW](https://bluripples.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Location-Shot-Zenith-Beach-Port-Stephens-NSW-scaled.jpg)](https://bluripples.com.au) Book an Appointment Now!Make a booking with our online form I agree that my submitted data is being collected and stored.