Kelly Kelbrick, ACA - Therapist in Australia

Stress and anxiety
Trauma and abuse
ADHD support

About Kelly

Kelly Kelbrick is an ACA counsellor in Australia with three years' experience supporting adults with stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD and self-esteem concerns. She works with people who notice patterns from their upbringing are still shaping how they cope, relate and make choices today. Kelly also helps with trauma and abuse recovery and related emotional regulation difficulties.

Kelly uses practical, evidence-based methods to help people manage intense feelings and daily stress. Sessions focus on clear goals, building skills to manage anxiety and mood, and talking through how early family roles influence current behaviour. She aims for straightforward steps clients can use between meetings.

Her background includes a Master of Counselling and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology, alongside postgraduate study in counselling and mental health. Her clinical work has included roles in suicide intervention, sub-acute mental health services, and private practice supporting varied mental health needs.

In sessions she draws on therapies shown to help with trauma, emotional regulation and neurodivergent experiences. That includes approaches for processing difficult memories, developing new coping habits, and increasing everyday flexibility. Kelly also supports people navigating adoption, abandonment or attachment-related questions.

Kelly offers sessions in English and Afrikaans. She does not accept international clients. Costs vary with location and are provided through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.

Approaches used and what online sessions offer

Kelly uses evidence-based techniques to help people process difficult memories and reduce distress. One approach she draws on helps people work through upsetting past events in a structured way, reducing their grip on day-to-day reactions. Another approach focuses on building skills for emotional regulation, teaching practical strategies for anxiety, mood swings and overwhelming feelings.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Kelly treats choice of method as collaborative, adapting techniques to a client's goals, history and preferences. She will discuss options and try approaches that fit the person rather than imposing a single method.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example by removing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins during a break, or letting someone join a session when they cannot attend in person. Appropriately qualified or registered therapists can guide adjustments so sessions match everyday schedules and practical needs.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Self esteem Depression ADHD

Additional focus areas

Abandonment Adoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issues Body imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependency Commitment issues Communication problems Control 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 issuesImpulsivityInfidelity Isolation / loneliness Jealousy Life purpose Midlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issues Mood disorders Multicultural 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 issues Workplace issues Young adult issues

Experience

3+ years

Listed in

Australia

Languages

English, Afrikaans

Frequently asked questions

Which concerns does Kelly support?

She works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, self-esteem and trauma and abuse concerns. Additional topics include attachment, abandonment, adoption and caregiving stress.

What is her therapy style?

Her approach is collaborative and practical, focusing on skills for emotion regulation and examining family of origin patterns that affect current life. Sessions aim to set clear, achievable goals.

How much experience does she have?

Kelly has three years of clinical experience working in suicide intervention, sub-acute mental health services and private practice.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is an ACA counsellor based in Australia and holds a Master of Counselling and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology plus postgraduate study in counselling and mental health.

Which languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Afrikaans.

Are international clients accepted?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are sessions billed?

Costs vary by location and are delivered through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I start with Kelly?

Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.

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