- Grief and loss
- Anxiety and stress
- Addiction and recovery
About Kyla
Kyla Sorenne is an ACA counsellor with 15 years' experience supporting people through grief, addiction and major life changes. She draws on long clinical experience to help people manage anxiety, depression and stress in practical, down-to-earth ways. Kyla is based in Australia and works with individuals facing complex losses and chronic health challenges.
Her background includes Buddhist psychology and meditation practices. She uses breathing techniques and trauma-informed movement to help calm a dysregulated nervous system. Kyla also brings skills from approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Emotionally-Focused Therapy to sessions.
Sessions focus on what matters to the person in front of her. She aims for clear, manageable steps that reduce overwhelm and improve day-to-day coping. Kyla often mixes talking work with simple practices people can try between sessions.
She has experience supporting people who hear voices and those recovering from traumatic experiences, including PTSD and panic. Kyla also works with addictions and eating-related concerns, and with people adjusting to medical diagnoses such as cancer or chronic illness.
Kyla holds the highest Level 4 membership with the Australian Counsellors Association, which allows her to provide clinical supervision to other counsellors. She is completing a Master’s degree and continues professional learning in trauma-informed approaches and contemplative practices.
Her background includes Buddhist psychology and meditation practices. She uses breathing techniques and trauma-informed movement to help calm a dysregulated nervous system. Kyla also brings skills from approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Emotionally-Focused Therapy to sessions.
Sessions focus on what matters to the person in front of her. She aims for clear, manageable steps that reduce overwhelm and improve day-to-day coping. Kyla often mixes talking work with simple practices people can try between sessions.
She has experience supporting people who hear voices and those recovering from traumatic experiences, including PTSD and panic. Kyla also works with addictions and eating-related concerns, and with people adjusting to medical diagnoses such as cancer or chronic illness.
Kyla holds the highest Level 4 membership with the Australian Counsellors Association, which allows her to provide clinical supervision to other counsellors. She is completing a Master’s degree and continues professional learning in trauma-informed approaches and contemplative practices.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
15+ years
Credentials
ACA · Australia
Languages
English
Therapeutic approaches and choosing what fits online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people identify what matters most to them and take small steps towards those values. It works well for anxiety, depression and coping with life changes by combining practical exercises with acceptance skills.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing them with real-life actions. It is often useful for panic, phobias, stress and patterns that keep someone stuck.
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people understand their feelings and how those feelings shape their relationships and reactions. It can be useful when grief, attachment issues or strong emotions are driving distress.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Kyla will talk with each person about their needs, goals and preferences and together decide which methods suit best. The plan can change as work progresses and new needs emerge.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow for a shorter check-in when needed. It can also let people try breathing or grounding exercises live with a counsellor guiding them. If you have questions about how a session might run, ask when you schedule so arrangements match your routine.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Kyla commonly help with?
Kyla supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, grief and depression. She also works with addictions, eating issues, chronic illness and adjustment to major life changes.
What is her general counselling style?
Her style is practical and grounded, mixing talking therapy with breathing and meditation techniques. The focus is on small steps that improve daily coping.
How much experience does she have?
She has 15 years of clinical experience working with trauma, PTSD, panic, addiction and grief-related concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
Kyla is a member of the Australian Counsellors Association, listed as ACA, and practices in Australia.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients book sessions?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does cost and payment work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription 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 schedule according to therapist availability.