- ACA counsellor
- Neurodiversity-affirming
- English and Afrikaans
About Kelly
Kelly Kelbrick is an ACA counsellor who helps adults manage stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, and self-esteem struggles. She offers calm, steady support for people feeling overwhelmed by life changes, ongoing health issues, or emotional overwhelm.
Kelly uses a warm and collaborative style. Sessions focus on practical strategies people can try between meetings. She pays attention to how neurodivergence and past trauma shape daily coping, and aims to help clients make small, meaningful changes at a comfortable pace.
Her background includes work in suicide intervention and sub-acute mental health services, and experience in private practice. That mix informs a clear, grounded approach for people dealing with complex or recurring difficulties.
Kelly draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to respond to each person’s needs. She works with clients to set realistic goals, practise coping skills, and build emotional awareness so problems feel more manageable over time.
Sessions are offered in English and Afrikaans for people located in Australia. The initial steps involve a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a time that suits the client. Kelly aims to support recovery and better day-to-day functioning with patience and respect.
Kelly uses a warm and collaborative style. Sessions focus on practical strategies people can try between meetings. She pays attention to how neurodivergence and past trauma shape daily coping, and aims to help clients make small, meaningful changes at a comfortable pace.
Her background includes work in suicide intervention and sub-acute mental health services, and experience in private practice. That mix informs a clear, grounded approach for people dealing with complex or recurring difficulties.
Kelly draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to respond to each person’s needs. She works with clients to set realistic goals, practise coping skills, and build emotional awareness so problems feel more manageable over time.
Sessions are offered in English and Afrikaans for people located in Australia. The initial steps involve a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a time that suits the client. Kelly aims to support recovery and better day-to-day functioning with patience and respect.
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 into online work
Kelly uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that aim to reduce symptoms and improve coping. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages people to clarify their values and commit to actions that matter, which can be useful for depression, anxiety and adjustment to chronic health issues. Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) focuses on skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance and improving interpersonal effectiveness, which helps when emotions feel overwhelming.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Kelly will discuss options with each person and adapt methods to fit their goals, needs and preferences in a collaborative way rather than imposing a single method.
Practical benefits of online therapy can include easier scheduling around work or caregiving, fewer travel requirements and the ability to continue care from different locations in Australia. The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Kelly aims to help clients fit sessions into their daily life and develop skills that transfer to everyday situations.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Kelly commonly help with?
She supports adults dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, self-esteem difficulties and ADHD, plus related issues such as chronic illness, caregiver stress and body image.
How would you describe the therapy style?
Sessions tend to be warm and collaborative, focusing on practical strategies and emotional regulation skills that people can use between appointments.
What experience does Kelly bring to sessions?
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?
Kelly is an ACA counsellor based in Australia.
In which languages are sessions available?
Sessions are offered in English and Afrikaans.
Can people outside Australia book with Kelly?
International clients are not currently accepted; sessions are for people located in Australia.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What are the steps to begin therapy?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule appointments according to therapist availability.