Services
Registered Counsellor
Kelly Murphy
Languages Spoken:
- English
Kelly has a master's degree in counselling and has a special interest in working with people who have experienced trauma and adversity in life to live their best life. Kelly specialises in PTSD and complex trauma using an empathetic, trauma informed approach, to understanding the needs and goals of her clients. Kelly works in collaboration with her team of horses, office cat and chickens to support clients in emotional regulation, boundary setting, communicating with others, reducing stress and building confidence. Kelly also works using nature-based exploration and room-based counselling, catering for all client needs and comfort preferences.
Kelly works using modalities such Animal Assisted Psychotherapy, Gestalt, Somatic Experiencing and Trauma Informed Cognitive Behavioural Therapies. Kelly's skills are grounded in postgraduate qualifications in counselling, equine assisted psychotherapy and lived experience of trauma. Kelly skills and experience make her an ideal partner in recovery and healing for her clients.
Kelly is a provider for the following private health funds:
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Bupa
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Police Health Fund
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Medibank
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ahm
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Saint Luke's Health
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Phoenix Health
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Emergency Services Health
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GMHBA (telehealth only)
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CUA Health (telehealth only)
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AIA
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Westfund
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Teachers Union Health
Qualifications
Affiliations
Member of Australian Counseliing Association
ACA – College of Supervisors – COS Registered Supervisor
The Equine Psychotherapy Institute
The Equine Psychotherapy Institute
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