- Thoughts and habits
- Trauma-aware approach
- Neurodiversity-affirming
About Kelly
Kelly Kelbrick is an ACA counsellor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and ADHD. She offers a calm, straightforward approach and aims to make sessions feel manageable for people juggling busy lives.
Kelly listens for what matters most and focuses on thoughts and everyday habits that get in the way. She uses practical strategies to help people notice patterns, try small changes, and build better routines that support mood and focus. Conversations are collaborative and paced to suit each person.
Her background includes a Master of Counselling and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology, plus postgraduate study in counselling and mental health. Kelly has worked in suicide intervention, sub-acute mental health settings and private practice, supporting adults with a wide range of concerns.
She takes a trauma-aware, neurodiversity-affirming stance and aims to respect each person’s experience. Sessions draw on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help with emotional regulation, confidence, and day-to-day coping.
People often come for help with long-term stress, relationship strain, low self-esteem, chronic health worries or the impact of past abuse. Kelly works to create a steady, empathetic space where clients can try new ways of thinking and behaving at a pace that suits them.
Kelly listens for what matters most and focuses on thoughts and everyday habits that get in the way. She uses practical strategies to help people notice patterns, try small changes, and build better routines that support mood and focus. Conversations are collaborative and paced to suit each person.
Her background includes a Master of Counselling and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology, plus postgraduate study in counselling and mental health. Kelly has worked in suicide intervention, sub-acute mental health settings and private practice, supporting adults with a wide range of concerns.
She takes a trauma-aware, neurodiversity-affirming stance and aims to respect each person’s experience. Sessions draw on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help with emotional regulation, confidence, and day-to-day coping.
People often come for help with long-term stress, relationship strain, low self-esteem, chronic health worries or the impact of past abuse. Kelly works to create a steady, empathetic space where clients can try new ways of thinking and behaving at a pace that suits them.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Experience
3+ years
Credentials
ACA · Australia
Languages
English, Afrikaans
How therapeutic methods translate to online support
Kelly uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques in a practical way. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice troubling thoughts without getting stuck in them and commit to small values-based actions. Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) offers clear skills for managing strong emotions and improving day-to-day coping and interpersonal effectiveness.Choosing the right approach is a joint process. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences, try methods that fit the person, and adjust as needed. This collaborative approach helps find techniques that feel useful and realistic for everyday life.
If you are considering online sessions, please confirm the available session formats before booking since these are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy around work, study and caregiving. It can reduce travel time, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and make attending from different locations simpler. Appropriately qualified therapists can adapt exercises and homework to suit remote sessions so progress can continue even when meeting digitally.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Kelly support?
Kelly works with adults on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression and ADHD. She also supports people facing issues like chronic illness, caregiver stress and body image.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is warm, collaborative and practical. Sessions focus on thoughts and everyday habits, with small steps you can try between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
Kelly has three years of professional experience and has worked in suicide intervention, sub-acute mental health services and private practice.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds ACA as a credential and practises in Australia. The ACA credential is shown as provided by the therapist.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Afrikaans.
Can international clients work with Kelly?
International clients are not currently accepted. Sessions are arranged for people located in Australia.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.