Kelly Kelbrick, ACA - Therapist in Australia

Stress and anxiety
Depression and low mood
ADHD support

About Kelly

Kelly Kelbrick is an ACA counsellor in Australia with three years' experience supporting adults. She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem difficulties, depression and ADHD. Kelly speaks English and Afrikaans and provides practical help for people navigating early adult pressures.

Kelly draws on a clinical background that includes work in suicide intervention, sub-acute mental health services and private practice. She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and applies a trauma-informed, neurodiversity-affirming stance when helping people manage overwhelming feelings or recover from difficult experiences.

Sessions focus on clear, manageable steps. Kelly helps clients identify patterns, practise emotion regulation skills and build everyday routines that reduce stress. Conversations cover what is contributing to low mood, anxiety or concentration problems and what small changes might help now.

She also supports people dealing with attachment and abandonment concerns, adoption and foster care issues, caregiver stress, chronic illness and bereavement causes of distress. The aim is to work at a practical pace that fits the client’s life and responsibilities.

Kelly uses language that stays direct and straightforward. She encourages clients to set realistic goals and reviews progress regularly. To start, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the online booking flow.

Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions work

Kelly draws from evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on skills and present-day change. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and emotions without getting overwhelmed, then choose actions that match their values. Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) offers concrete emotion regulation and distress tolerance skills that work well for intense feelings and mood swings.

Choosing the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will discuss your situation, goals and preferences and then try methods that fit. Expect to review what’s working and adapt the approach as you progress together.

Practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions into a student or work week and reducing travel time. Online sessions can make it easier to attend during a lunch break, fit a short weekly check-in around study, or keep appointments when relocating within Australia. Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Self esteem Depression ADHD

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 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 issuesImpulsivity Infidelity Isolation / loneliness Jealousy Life purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issues Mood disorders Multicultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic 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 issuesYoung adult issues

Experience

3+ years

Listed in

Australia

Languages

English, Afrikaans

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she help with?

She helps with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression and ADHD, plus related concerns such as attachment, caregiver stress and chronic illness.

How would she describe her approach in sessions?

Her style is direct and practical, using evidence-based techniques and a trauma-informed, neurodiversity-affirming stance to teach coping skills and make small, useful changes.

How much experience does she have?

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

What are her credentials and location?

She is an ACA counsellor based in Australia.

Can I see her if I speak Afrikaans?

Sessions are offered in English and Afrikaans.

Does she work with international clients?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are sessions scheduled and paid for?

Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time; costs vary by location.

How do I begin working with her?

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

Online talk therapy through BetterHelp is for adults aged 18 and over and is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.