- ACT methods
- CBT techniques
- Attachment work
About Solenne
Solenne Donnelly is a counsellor and psychotherapist registered with the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA) and has five years of clinical experience. She works with adults carrying stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strains and trauma, and she also supports people dealing with eating concerns, self-esteem and identity questions. Sessions are offered in English and French and focus on practical ways to manage strong emotions and difficult decisions.
Solenne begins by listening to what feels most urgent. She helps people name patterns that keep repeating, such as people-pleasing, avoidance, or harsh self-judgement. From there she introduces strategies that target thoughts, behaviours and emotional responses so everyday life feels more manageable.
Her practice draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to work with unhelpful thinking and increase psychological flexibility. Attachment-based ideas are used to look at how early relationships shape present reactions, especially around abandonment, intimacy and trust. Dialectical Behaviour Therapy skills can be taught for emotion regulation and distress tolerance.
Sessions often include practical skills practice, gentle experimentation and reflective conversation about relationships and identity. People bring concerns like grief, parenting strain, workplace stress, bipolar fluctuations, ADHD-related difficulties and questions about forgiveness or body image.
Solenne asks new clients to complete a short matching questionnaire before booking. She uses a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time, and session cost varies with location. International clients are not currently accepted.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing painful thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and on choosing actions that reflect personal values. It can help with guilt that keeps someone locked in avoidance or rumination.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviour. It teaches practical steps to test and change unhelpful beliefs and reduce anxiety linked to shame or self-blame.
Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationship patterns shape current reactions, especially around abandonment and intimacy. This helps when guilt or shame is tied to past family dynamics or trust issues.
Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss what feels most relevant, try approaches that suit the person’s goals, and adjust methods as needed. Clients and therapist decide together which skills to practise between sessions.
Confirm the specific session formats before booking by checking the online therapy options. Many people find online sessions fit around work, parenting and day-to-day life, and can make it easier to keep regular appointments, squeeze in brief check-ins, or use phone-only options when video would be difficult. The process emphasises practical skills, ongoing review, and fitting work into everyday routines rather than promising a particular outcome.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English, French
Frequently asked questions
Which concerns does she work with related to guilt or shame?
She works with relationship issues, body image, eating concerns, forgiveness, and self-esteem which commonly link with guilt and shame.
How would she approach shame from childhood?
She uses attachment-based ideas to trace how early relationships affect current shame, and combines that with ACT and CBT techniques to shift unhelpful patterns.
What is her background and experience?
She has five years of clinical practice as a counsellor and psychotherapist and holds a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA) and practises in Australia.
Can I work with her if I don’t live in Australia?
Sessions are offered in English and French, but international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking by checking the online therapy options and the matching questionnaire.
How does the subscription and cost work?
Session cost varies with location and is managed through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.