Kelly Kelbrick, ACA | Therapist in Australia

Stress and anxiety
Trauma recovery
ADHD support

About Kelly

Kelly Kelbrick is an ACA counsellor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD and the effects of trauma. She works with adults who are trying to rebuild confidence, manage overwhelming emotions, or make sense of life transitions. Kelly aims to create a calm, respectful space where people can talk honestly without feeling judged.

Kelly uses straightforward, practical methods in sessions. She listens to the immediate problem and helps clients break it into small, manageable steps. Conversations focus on what is useful now - tools for coping, ways to reduce overwhelm, and next steps that fit daily life.

Her background includes work in suicide intervention, sub-acute mental health services, and private practice supporting diverse mental health needs. Kelly draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to match interventions to each person’s concerns. She pays attention to neurodiversity and tries to adapt sessions to how each person thinks and responds.

People can expect a collaborative style where goals are set together and reviewed regularly. Kelly helps clients practise new skills between sessions and notices what is working or needs adjusting. She aims for steady progress rather than quick fixes.

Sessions are offered in English and Afrikaans. Clients in Australia can follow the Start Therapy process on the site to begin, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to availability.

Approaches that guide online work and practical benefits

Kelly uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques in simple, applied ways. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts and choose actions that match their values; it is useful for anxiety, low mood and stress. Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) offers concrete skills for managing strong emotions and improving emotional regulation, which can help with overwhelm and impulsive responses.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Kelly will listen to what feels most pressing and try different methods until a good fit is found, adjusting techniques to match each person’s pace and goals.

Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week and reduce travel time. It can also allow shorter check-ins when a full session is not needed, or provide a way to continue work during life transitions. The specific session formats offered should be confirmed before booking, so readers should check current options when they start the process. Appropriately qualified therapists can help tailor session length and style to everyday life and practical needs.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Self esteem DepressionADHD

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-morbidityCodependency Commitment issues Communication problems Control issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separation Domestic 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 JealousyLife 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

Listed on profile

Languages

English, Afrikaans

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Kelly help with?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, ADHD and self-esteem difficulties, among other issues such as codependency and chronic illness.

How would you describe her counselling style?

Her style is warm and collaborative, focusing on practical steps and coping strategies people can use between sessions.

What is her professional background?

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

Which credentials does she hold and where is she based?

She is listed with the Australian Counselling Association (ACA) and practises in Australia.

Can I see her if I live outside Australia?

International clients are not currently accepted; sessions are offered to people located in Australia.

In which languages are sessions available?

Sessions are available in English and Afrikaans.

How does payment and cost 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 Kelly?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.