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Solenne Donnelly, PACFA

Somatic-informed counsellor focused on relationships and stress

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About Solenne

Solenne Donnelly is a counsellor and psychotherapist who blends somatic work with talk therapy to help people feel more grounded in their bodies and emotions. She holds a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and is registered with the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA). Solenne speaks English and French and brings five years of clinical experience to her practice.

She supports people facing anxiety, depression, stress and trauma.

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Background and approach

Solenne also helps with relationship struggles, disordered eating, identity questions and difficulties with boundaries. Clients often come for help with self‑esteem, emotional regulation and major life changes. Her style is warm, supportive and collaborative.

Sessions aim to create safety for honest conversation while also building practical skills. Solenne uses a mix of body‑aware techniques and evidence‑based therapies to address how feelings, thoughts and the nervous system interact. In practice she draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), attachment‑based work, cognitive approaches and client‑centred methods.

That mix helps people notice patterns, try new ways of relating and practise skills between sessions. Solenne pays attention to how past experiences, including attachment wounds and abandonment, shape present behaviour. Therapy can be short or ongoing depending on goals.

Solenne works with adults and adolescents to clarify values, manage symptoms and build more stable coping. She invites a gentle, steady pace so people feel able to experiment with change and recover a stronger sense of self.

How somatic and evidence‑based approaches work online

Solenne integrates somatic awareness with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and attachment‑focused work to address emotional and relational concerns. Somatic work helps people notice bodily sensations and nervous system patterns, which can be useful for anxiety, trauma reactions and tension held in the body. ACT focuses on values and committed actions, helping people choose behaviours that match what matters most even when uncomfortable thoughts or feelings show up. Attachment‑based work looks at early relational patterns and how they influence current relationships and self‑worth.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about needs, goals and practical preferences, then adapt techniques over time. That way the plan can shift if something isn’t helping and strengthen what is working well.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text‑based messaging. These formats offer flexibility for people managing busy schedules, parenting or mobility limits. Sessions by message or chat can support shorter check‑ins, while video and phone sessions allow deeper conversation and guided somatic exercises. Together these options make it easier to fit therapy into everyday life and practise new skills between sessions.
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Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Solenne commonly help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and relationship issues. Additional areas include eating and body image concerns, grief, parenting stress, anger and career transitions.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Sessions are described as warm, supportive and collaborative. Solenne combines body‑aware work with talk therapy and practical skill building.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of clinical experience working with adolescents and adults on a range of presenting problems.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and is registered with the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA). She practises in Australia.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and French.
What session formats are available?
Therapy can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text‑based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions operate through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How does someone begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. After that you can schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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Experience
5 years
Licensed
Languages
English, French