I practice therapy on Sydney’s Northern Beaches and online across Australia, supporting people through high-conflict divorce, relationship challenges, and attachment trauma.

When I’m not in my therapy rooms, you’ll find me bushwalking in the beautiful Australian outdoors.

Hi, I'm Peta Kelly, MFT

About

Insight matters, but self-awareness alone won’t make you feel better. Change comes when insight leads to new behaviours. That’s why I take a directive and solution-focused approach — to support you in turning awareness into meaningful action. I have training in CBT, Talk Therapy, Attachment Therapy, SFBT, EFT, Behavioural Couples Therapy, Mindfulness and 12-step facilitation principles. 

During our appointments, I draw on a range of these modalities tailored to your goals and needs. In both my professional and personal experience, I’ve found that healthy relationships start with developing emotional awareness. Together, we’ll work on:

  • Managing insecure attachment behaviours
  • Regulating emotional triggers and your nervous system
  • Communicating skilfully

When you practise these skills consistently, you’ll notice positive changes in all your relationships-including the one you have with yourself.


About My Approach

I received a Bachelor of Health Science with Honours in Psychology and my Diploma of Counselling. For almost 40 years, I’ve been committed to my own personal growth, giving me a deep, first-hand understanding of how meaningful change happens over time. This lifelong dedication means I approach therapy with genuine understanding and practical tools, helping clients move from insight to real-life change. I draw on both evidence-based techniques and lived experience to support clients in building healthier relationships, managing difficult emotions, and creating lasting, positive shifts in their lives.

I’ve been in private practice since 2020, offering therapy both in person and online. Many clients appreciate the convenience of telehealth-no need to battle peak-hour traffic or hunt for parking to get the support they need. I’m a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist here in Australia.

In addition to being a psychotherapist, I offer free online counselling each fortnight on Wednesday evening where people in high-conflict relationships can explore their challenges, strengthen communication, and gain clarity about their situation. Together, we’ll look at what’s really happening in your relationship, help you understand your options, and support you as you consider whether to stay or leave-so you can make decisions that are right for you.

My Professional Background

Book a free 15-minute phone consultation so you can ask me questions and find out if we’d be a good fit.

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