Hello! I’m Kelsey

I am a Psychotherapist / Counsellor

& I also teach yoga

It wasn’t always this way…

Psychotherapist and Counsellor Kelsey working at Parramatta and Crows Nest Yoga Therapy and trauma informed work

I am a recovering stress head and former corporate marketing professional who wandered into my first yoga class desperate to learn how to relax. I started teaching yoga in 2012 to share the amazing practices I loved with others.

A few years later, my quest to know more about us as humans led me to a Masters degree in Counselling and Applied Psychotherapy and then a further 2 year advanced clinical training in Gestalt Therapy.

Now I am a psychotherapist / counsellor; integrating embodiment (awareness of your body) practices and mindfulness into therapy sessions. I am passionate about work long-term and with your deep, core wounds from childhood and trauma. It would be my absolute pleasure to hold space for you in whatever way it is needed.

THERAPEUTIC MODALITIES

I practice integrative psychotherapy, I can tailor an approach to suit you and your unique needs.

Generally, my sessions are informed by:

I will work with you to identify your main concerns, discuss them in depth and set goals for how you want to move forward.

I believe therapy is successful when there is a strong and stable relationship between client and therapist.

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QUALIFICATIONS

  • Masters in Counselling and Applied Psychotherapy
    @Jansen Newman Institute (JNI)
    (Sydney, Australia)

  • Advanced Clinical Training in Gestalt Psychotherapy
    a 2 year practical intensive
    @The Relational Institute of Australia (TRIA)
    (Sydney, Australia)

  • Depth Enquiry (DE) Practitioner - a form of trauma processing work similar to EMDR
    (Sydney, Australia)

  • Introduction to Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS)
    (Sydney, Australia)

  • Yoga Therapy w/ Nikola Ellis and Joan Miller
    @ Adore Yoga
    (Sydney, Australia)
    350 hours

  • Hatha Yoga Teacher Training w/ Wendy Newton, Alan Finger and Mona Anand
     @ ISHTA Yoga
    (New York City, NY USA)
    500 hours

  • Restorative Yoga w/ Judith Hanson Lasater

  • Yoga for Women’s Health w/ Tiffany Cruikshank
    @Yoga Medicine

  • Bachelor Degree (with Honours) in Psychology
    @ Skidmore College
    (Saratoga Springs, NY USA)

CREDENTIALS

Australian Counselling Association (ACA)
Level 2 member

Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA)
Certified Practicing Counsellor


Certified Yoga Therapist AAYT

Australian Association of Yoga Therapists (AAYT)
Certified Yoga Therapist

Within quiet moments of stillness, we can all find our space within. 
Let me help you live a less stressful, more peaceful life.

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My Mission

To guide you out of stress and into well-being.   To help you live a healthy life full of purpose, wellness, choice and mindful attention. 

“Thank you so much for the sessions – you are an excellent yoga teacher with a beautiful style. I find your voice gentle and soothing and the balance of ‘technical’ information and lightness is perfect”
— Regular student to group class

Registered with PACFA (Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia),

ACA (Australian Counselling Association) and AAYT (Australian Association of Yoga Therapists)