Hello! I’m Kelsey

I am a Psychotherapist / Counsellor

& Yoga Teacher

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 so dearly loved with others. Since then, I trained as a yoga therapist and expanded upon my Bachelor (with honours) in Psychology by getting my Masters degree in Counselling and Applied Psychotherapy and advanced clinical training Gestalt Therapy.

Now I practice as both a yoga teacher and a psychotherapist / counsellor; integrating embodiment (awareness of your body) practices and mindfulness into my therapy sessions.

THERAPEUTIC MODALITIES

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

Generally, my sessions are informed by gestalt therapy | Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy / parts work | somatics | psychodynamic psychotherapy | relational therapy | mindfulness | yoga | narrative and person centred therapy.

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

YOGA STYLE

I teach hatha yoga, meditation, mindfulness and yoga therapy which means that I teach with a great respect for your uniqueness.  I encourage slow and mindful movement - with awareness on mind and body.  You'll often hear me talking about psychology and yogic philosophy.  

I hope that by sharing the practice of yoga, I can lead others on their own journey of self-discovery, transformation, or at least help you find some calm.

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)