- Practical coping skills
- Trauma-informed care
- Neurodiversity-affirming
About Kelly
Kelly Kelbrick is an ACA counsellor who helps people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression and trauma. She works with adults who are navigating ADHD, low self-esteem and major life transitions. Kelly aims to make sessions clear and practical so clients can take small steps forward.
Her style is warm and collaborative. Kelly listens for what matters most and helps people set achievable goals. Conversations focus on skills for emotional regulation, coping with overwhelm, and rebuilding confidence after difficult experiences.
Kelly has three years of clinical experience in Australia. She has worked in roles that included suicide intervention and sub-acute mental health services, as well as private practice. That background informs a grounded, practical way of responding to crisis and ongoing stress.
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and adapts her approach to each person. Therapy may include short-term goal work or longer-term support for trauma and recovery. Kelly describes her work as neurodiversity-affirming and trauma-informed, aiming to respect each person’s strengths and lived experience.
People often come to Kelly for anxiety, trauma, ADHD-related challenges, caregiver stress, chronic illness, grief and issues with self-worth. She supports adults through transitions such as illness, ageing, adoption-related concerns and other complex life changes. Starting therapy is treated as a joint process, with plans adjusted to match what the client needs and wants.
Her style is warm and collaborative. Kelly listens for what matters most and helps people set achievable goals. Conversations focus on skills for emotional regulation, coping with overwhelm, and rebuilding confidence after difficult experiences.
Kelly has three years of clinical experience in Australia. She has worked in roles that included suicide intervention and sub-acute mental health services, as well as private practice. That background informs a grounded, practical way of responding to crisis and ongoing stress.
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and adapts her approach to each person. Therapy may include short-term goal work or longer-term support for trauma and recovery. Kelly describes her work as neurodiversity-affirming and trauma-informed, aiming to respect each person’s strengths and lived experience.
People often come to Kelly for anxiety, trauma, ADHD-related challenges, caregiver stress, chronic illness, grief and issues with self-worth. She supports adults through transitions such as illness, ageing, adoption-related concerns and other complex life changes. Starting therapy is treated as a joint process, with plans adjusted to match what the client needs and wants.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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 evidence-based approaches translate to online therapy
Kelly works from an evidence-based perspective, using approaches that focus on practical change. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice difficult thoughts and choose values-based actions, which can reduce avoidance and increase meaningful activity. Dialectical Behaviour Therapy teaches concrete skills for managing intense emotions and improving relationships, such as distress tolerance and mindfulness. Person-Centred methods centre the client's experience and aim to create a respectful, listening space where personal goals guide the work.Finding the right approach is collaborative. Kelly will work with the client to identify which methods fit their needs, goals and preferences. That choice can change over time as progress is made or priorities shift, and sessions are adjusted accordingly.
Session formats are not specified in the therapist's biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy schedule, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also make regular work on skills and emotional regulation more convenient for people balancing health, caregiving or work demands.
Frequently asked questions
What issues can Kelly help with?
Kelly supports adults dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and ADHD. She also helps with self-esteem, caregiver stress, chronic illness and grief-related concerns.
What is Kelly's therapeutic style?
Her approach is warm, collaborative and practical. Sessions focus on skill-building, emotional regulation and setting achievable goals together.
What experience does she bring?
Kelly has three years of experience working in Australian mental health settings, including suicide intervention, sub-acute services and private practice.
What credentials and location should I know about?
She is an ACA counsellor based in Australia.
Are sessions offered in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English and Afrikaans.
Can people outside Australia work with Kelly?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin therapy?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.