Find your
Solace: comfort or consolation in a time of distress or sadness. It refers to something that provides relief, support or a sense of peace during difficult times.
Solace can come from various sources, such as a person, place activity or therapeutic
intervention, and is often sought to alleviate emotional or psychological pain.
Chelsea is a psychotherapist and counsellor based in Numurkah, Victoria, who believes therapy should feel human, not clinical.
She brings both professional training and lived experience of the mental health system to her work, understanding firsthand how life’s challenges can feel overwhelming.
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As a proud mother of two primary-aged children and with years of experience supporting students in primary and secondary education, Chelsea combines empathy, practical strategies, and a grounded approach to help clients reconnect with themselves and build sustainable, meaningful habits.
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​Master of Counselling and Psychotherapy – ACAP, 2023
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Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) – Cairnmillar Institute, 2021
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Bachelor of Psychological Science – Deakin University, 2016
PACFA Registered Member (29665)
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Chelsea is extremely passionate about continued professional development and education. For a list of recent training she has completed, click here.
Qualifications and Membership
Meet your therapist
Who we
We are for those seeking therapy where they are truly seen, heard and understood.
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We are for those ready to explore themselves deeply, compassionately and authentically.
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We are for those ready to embrace the messiness of human life, but aren't sure where to start.
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We are for those seeking to build self-trust.
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We are for those looking to navigate life's challenges and pain
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We are for those who are looking to grow and evolve, while preserving who they uniquely are. No cookie-cutter strategies here.
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The Solace Approach
At Solace, therapy is about you as a whole person, not just a set of symptoms. We take an intergrative, relational approach, tailoring each session to your unique needs, experiences and goals. We combine evidence based methods with empathy, insight and lived experience to assist you in:
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Strengthening your emotional awareness
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Improve communication skills within your interpersonal relationships
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Reconnect with your values, joy and sense of purpose
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Build new skills in regulation
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We do this through trauma-responsive and informed care that meets you where you are at.
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Chelsea creates a customised plan for your care, drawing from various therapies such as: Internal Family Systems (IFS), Person Centred Therapy, Mindfulness based therapies, Emotion Focussed Therapy, DBT, ACT, Creation and Art in therapy and CBT where useful. This ensures that your therapy experience is not one size fits all.
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At Solace, we value authentic connection above all else, this is where change truly happens in therapy.
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Ready to find your Solace?
At Solace we offer personalised psychotherapy and counselling. Each session is a safe space where you can explore, grow and reconnect with yourself.
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Initial Consultation
Initial consultations are a longer appointment to allow enough time for you and your therapist, Chelsea, to get to know each other. Chelsea will then create a personalised plan for your time at Solace.
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Investement: Time - up to 80 minutes + Cost - $190
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Ongoing Sessions
After completing your initial consultation, you will be scheduled regular ongoing sessions. This will depend on what your goals are and Chelsea's availbility. Ongoing sessions can be weekly, fortnightly or monthly. However, session frequency is tailored to suit you i.e once every few months to one session a year or as needed.
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Investment: Time - Up to 50 minutes + Cost - $165
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Unfortunately, Counselling and Psychotherapy are not eligible for medicare rebate. If you are experiencing financial difficulty, please let us know and we will do our best to make therapy accessible for you.
