Solenne Donnelly, PACFA

Solenne Donnelly is a counsellor and psychotherapist with a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counselling and a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology. She is a registered clinical counsellor with the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA), a national professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists.

She works with adolescents and adults who are facing anxiety, depression, stress, relationship difficulties, behavioural addictions, disordered eating, life transitions, and challenges with self-esteem or emotional regulation. Many people who seek her support are exploring questions about relationships, identity, boundaries and direction in life.

Solenne’s style is warm, supportive and collaborative. She aims to build a space where people feel understood and able to speak openly without fear of judgment, while also developing practical strategies to help them move forward. Her integrative approach draws on evidence-based methods including Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), mindfulness-informed practices, Internal Family Systems (IFS), holistic methods and attachment-focused work. She also uses techniques that help clients notice links between their emotions, thoughts and nervous system responses.

Many clients come because they feel stuck in unhelpful patterns, are overwhelmed by life’s demands, or want greater clarity about who they are and where they are headed. Therapy with Solenne focuses on building healthier coping strategies, clearer self-understanding and a stronger sense of direction. Reaching out can feel vulnerable, and Solenne seeks to make that first step a manageable and meaningful part of the journey. She looks forward to working with you.

Online counselling that draws on ACT, attachment work and DBT

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and take steps that align with what matters to them, even when thoughts or feelings are difficult. It is often useful for anxiety, stress, low motivation and life transitions.

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early and current relationship patterns influence feelings of safety, intimacy and trust. This approach can help with relationship difficulties, attachment wounds and issues around boundaries and connection.

Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) offers practical skills for managing intense emotions, improving interpersonal effectiveness and reducing impulsive or self-harming behaviours. It can be helpful for emotional regulation, distress tolerance and relationship conflict.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Solenne works collaboratively with clients and with appropriately qualified or registered professionals to identify the best fit based on individual needs, goals and preferences, adapting methods as progress unfolds.

Online therapy by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging offers flexibility for people with busy schedules, caring responsibilities or limited local options. These formats allow clients to access regular support from home or another convenient location, schedule sessions more easily and continue work between appointments through in-session tools and messaging.