- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- Attachment work
- ACT and CBT tools
About Solenne
Solenne Donnelly is a Counsellor and Psychotherapist with five years clinical experience and PACFA registration. She works in Australia and sees people who are dealing with anxiety, depression, stress, relationship concerns, eating and body image issues, grief, and difficulties with self-esteem and emotional regulation. Sessions are offered in English and French.
Solenne often supports people facing questions about identity, boundaries and life direction. She helps clients who feel stuck in recurring patterns, who are coping with trauma or abuse, or who are adjusting to major life changes. Practical tools and clearer understanding are part of her approach.
Her work draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) and attachment-based ideas to look at how emotion and close relationships affect behaviour. She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) skills, client-centred techniques, and mindfulness strategies when they suit the person.
In sessions Solenne focuses on what is happening in the moment and on learning simple skills for coping and regulation. She pays attention to how emotions link to thoughts and bodily responses, and she helps people notice patterns that keep them feeling stuck.
Practical steps are central to her practice. Clients can expect to work through specific problems, try new ways of responding, and track small changes over time. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.
How her approaches translate to online work
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on recognising and naming feelings in the moment and understanding how patterns of emotion affect relationships and behaviour. EFT can help with recurring interaction styles, attachment concerns and intimacy-related issues. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and commit to actions that reflect their values; it is useful for anxiety, stress and life changes. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relational patterns shape current responses and can be useful for abandonment, codependency, and communication problems. Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Solenne will discuss what methods suit a person’s needs, goals and preferences and adapt the blend of EFT, ACT or attachment-focused techniques through collaborative conversations. Please confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking, as formats are not listed in the biography. Online sessions can make it simpler to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. They also make it easier to continue work while managing school, work or family commitments. If a particular format is important, check the available options when you complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule the first session.Areas of expertise
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English, French
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She sees people for stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, eating and body image issues, grief, self-esteem problems, parenting challenges and related concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and client-centred, combining emotionally-focused work with practical skills from ACT, CBT and DBT when helpful.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of clinical experience working with adolescents and adults on a range of emotional and relational issues.
What credentials and location are listed?
Solenne is registered with the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA) and is based in Australia.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and French.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule the first session.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.