Solenne Donnelly, PACFA - Therapist in Australia

Practical coping tools
Warm collaborative style
English and French

About Solenne

Solenne Donnelly is a counsellor and psychotherapist who uses an integrative, practical approach. She blends evidence-based methods with a warm, collaborative style to help people who are feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure of their next steps.

Solenne works with adults and adolescents facing anxiety, depression, stress and relationship difficulties. She also supports people dealing with disordered eating, behavioural addictions, grief, identity questions and challenges with self-esteem or emotional regulation.

Her sessions aim to make things clearer and more manageable. She helps clients map how thoughts, emotions and the nervous system interact, and develops straightforward tools to reduce distress and improve daily functioning.

Solenne draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy and attachment-focused work. She also uses client-centred principles and mindfulness strategies to tailor therapy to each person’s needs.

She holds a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and a Bachelor’s in Psychology, and is registered with the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA). Solenne speaks English and French and works from Australia.

Reaching out can feel hard. Solenne aims to make that first step less daunting and to support people as they build clearer boundaries, better coping skills and a stronger sense of direction.

Approaches that translate into online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and reconnect with personal values. It’s useful for anxiety, low mood and stress that gets in the way of choices. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying thought and behaviour patterns and trying practical changes to reduce symptoms and improve daily routines. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationships affect present connections and helps people build more secure ways of relating.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what has or hasn’t helped before, then choose methods together. This collaborative process means approaches can be mixed and adapted as needs change.

Please confirm the current session options before booking, as the original biography does not list specific online formats. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy days, allow shorter check-ins between in-person appointments, and reduce travel time. They also let people continue consistent care when life is hectic, while still using the same ACT, CBT or attachment-focused techniques that guide the work.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseEating disordersDepression

Also works with

LGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

5+ years

Credentials

Australia

Languages

English, French

Frequently asked questions

What issues does this counsellor help with?

She helps with anxiety, depression, stress, relationship difficulties and sleep problems, among other concerns such as disordered eating, grief and identity questions.

What is the therapy style like?

The style is warm, supportive and collaborative, focusing on listening first and then building practical tools to manage emotions and behaviour.

What is her professional background?

She has a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and a Bachelor’s in Psychology, with five years of clinical experience.

Where is she based and what credential does she hold?

She practises in Australia and is registered with the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA).

Which languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and French.

Can clients outside Australia work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are fees and payment handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin therapy with her?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.