Solenne Donnelly

Solenne Donnelly is a counsellor and psychotherapist who uses an integrative approach to help people manage anger, anxiety, stress and relationship concerns. She works in a warm, collaborative way and aims to create a space where people feel heard and able to speak honestly about what is hard for them.

Solenne draws on evidence-based methods such as Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and attachment-focused work. She blends these approaches with mindfulness and practical skills to help people understand how thoughts, feelings and bodily reactions link together.

Clients often come because they feel stuck in unhelpful patterns, struggle with emotional regulation, or face big life changes. Solenne supports people to notice patterns, practise new ways of coping and make small changes that add up over time.

She has five years of clinical experience and is registered with the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA). Solenne works with adults and adolescents on issues such as grief, parenting strain, eating and body image concerns, intimacy-related issues, ADHD and compassion fatigue.

Sessions are offered in English and French. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability. Solenne aims to help people build clearer direction, steadier emotion regulation and more satisfying relationships.

How therapy approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and commit to actions that match their values. It is useful for stress, anxiety, and problems with motivation. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns in close relationships and how early bonds shape feelings and responses, which can help with intimacy and trust issues. Client-Centred Therapy prioritises the person’s own perspective and pacing; it offers a space for people to feel heard and to make sense of their experience.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs and preferences. That might mean trying skill-based strategies first, then shifting to deeper relational or attachment work if that feels more helpful.

The therapist's profile does not list specific online formats, so please confirm which session types are available before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people use skills and exercises between sessions in their everyday environment. Appropriately qualified therapists will discuss practical arrangements and tailor the approach to suit each person's life and schedule.