- Evidence-informed care
- Warm collaborative style
- Speaks English and Afrikaans
About Kelly
Kelly Kelbrick is an ACA counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma, depression, low self-esteem and ADHD-related challenges. She aims to make the first steps less daunting and to support clients who feel overwhelmed by everyday life.
Kelly works in a warm, collaborative way. Sessions focus on practical strategies, pacing change to fit each person's needs. She emphasises respect for each person's experiences and looks for small, achievable steps that build confidence over time.
Her background includes work in suicide intervention and sub-acute mental health services as well as independent practice. That experience informs how she responds to crisis moments and longer-term recovery. She combines that practical experience with postgraduate study in counselling and mental health.
Kelly uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to the person in front of her. She supports people through emotional regulation, life transitions, and the longer process of rebuilding after trauma. Therapy conversations are designed to clarify goals and test what works in daily life.
Sessions are offered in English and Afrikaans for people located in Australia. The booking process asks clients to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule according to the therapist's availability. The subscription model for sessions can be cancelled at any time.
Seeking support can feel difficult. Kelly aims to be practical, steady and respectful while helping people find better ways to manage stress, handle jealousy and improve self-worth.
Kelly works in a warm, collaborative way. Sessions focus on practical strategies, pacing change to fit each person's needs. She emphasises respect for each person's experiences and looks for small, achievable steps that build confidence over time.
Her background includes work in suicide intervention and sub-acute mental health services as well as independent practice. That experience informs how she responds to crisis moments and longer-term recovery. She combines that practical experience with postgraduate study in counselling and mental health.
Kelly uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to the person in front of her. She supports people through emotional regulation, life transitions, and the longer process of rebuilding after trauma. Therapy conversations are designed to clarify goals and test what works in daily life.
Sessions are offered in English and Afrikaans for people located in Australia. The booking process asks clients to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule according to the therapist's availability. The subscription model for sessions can be cancelled at any time.
Seeking support can feel difficult. Kelly aims to be practical, steady and respectful while helping people find better ways to manage stress, handle jealousy and improve self-worth.
How evidence-based methods translate to online therapy
Kelly draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. For example, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and learn actions that match their values, which can reduce avoidance and build direction in life. Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) offers concrete skills for managing intense emotions and improving self-regulation, useful when feelings become overwhelming.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and previous experiences and then try methods collaboratively. Sessions are shaped by what helps the person make steady progress rather than by a single fixed method.
Confirm the specific session formats available before booking, as they are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow brief check-ins when a shorter conversation is helpful. It can also let someone choose quieter surroundings, avoid camera use if preferred, or select a time that fits around work or caregiving. Appropriately qualified therapists will adapt their approach so techniques translate well to the chosen session style.
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
See below
Languages
English, Afrikaans
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Kelly help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, self-esteem issues and ADHD. There are also supports for related issues such as abandonment, attachment concerns and body image.
What is Kelly's approach in sessions?
Her style is warm and collaborative with a focus on practical strategies. Conversations aim to set clear goals and try small changes that fit everyday life.
How much experience does she have?
Kelly has three years of professional experience that includes work in suicide intervention, sub-acute mental health services and independent practice.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is an ACA counsellor based in Australia and works with people living there.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Afrikaans.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted; she works with people located in Australia.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Kelly?
Start by selecting the continue button on this profile, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.