Embodied, connected
& whole.

Holistic support for women, couples and the families they love.

Hi! I am Kelly Wright. As a registered social work therapist specialising in “parts work” (Internal Family Systems), somatic based therapies (mind/body), and couples/family therapy, I guide individuals and couples come back into embodied connection with themselves and each other. When you feel seen, valued and whole, you and the ones you love can flourish.

True healing asks us to tend to all of our parts - the body that holds our stories, the heart that longs to be seen, and the ancient wisdom that lives within us and around us. This is the foundation of everything I offer.

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My Approach

Body & Nourishment

Gut health, nervous system regulation, functional nutrition, Ayurveda. The body as the foundation. Honouring our physical body as a living system to nourish and trust. This can be a particularly important element for those of us with neurodivergence as we deeply feel and are impacted by everything we ingest, physically and emotionally.

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Mind, heart and soul

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My work with individuals is guided by studies in; Internal Family Systems (aka parts work), Schema Therapy, Somatic Therapies (mind/body), Compassion Focused Therapy, Trauma Focused-CBT, and Polyvagal Theory.

My couples therapy is guided by my training in Relational Life Therapy, Gottman’s Couples Therapy, attachment and embodied intimacy/tantra.

I also draw on my lived experience as a neurodivergent woman and mother to a neurodivergent child. I am committed to ensuring I apply an neuroaffirming approach to all modalities I use in session.

Roots and inherent wisdom

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Ancestral knowing, spirituality, the cycles and seasons of nature and self. Ancient rhythms as medicine for modern disconnection, and simplicity as a radical act.

These approaches all weave together organically to support us in attending to each person’s inner experiences; the parts which hold pain, longing, and desire to reconnect.

Areas of Interest

I work with individuals, couples and families with a wide range of goals, challenges and histories. The following are the areas I’m most drawn to, and where I feel most at home alongside you.

Perinatal and motherhood
Becoming a mother can stir up so much: joy, grief, overwhelm, identity shifts, and the longing to be supported as well as to support. I offer a space where all of it is welcome, with practical tools and compassion for the season you’re in.

Couples and relationships
When we feel truly seen by the person we love, something softens. Together we explore the patterns, the attachment wounds and the old stories that show up between you, and build tools for honest, embodied connection and intimacy.

Parenting and family connection
Parenting is tender work, especially when your child is anxious, sensitive , neurodivergent or simply navigating big feelings. I support parents and families to understand what’s underneath, build shared language & collaboration , and find ways of living in connection with your child exactly as they are today.

Neurodivergence
As a neurodivergent woman and mother to a neurodivergent child, I bring both lived experience and a neuroaffirming lens to everything I do. We’ll honour the way your mind and body are wired, and work with them rather than against them.

Trauma and nervous system healing
The body holds our stories. Using parts work, somatic approaches and polyvagal-informed practices, we gently tend to the parts that carry pain, at a pace that feels safe, so your nervous system can begin to settle and trust again.

Anxiety, overwhelm and self-worth
For those who feel stuck in their heads, caught in old patterns, or carrying a harsh inner critic, we’ll turn towards your inner world with curiosity and kindness.

I also have a particular interest in supporting people with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) as well as Generalised Anxiety Disorder, “school can’t”, and Separation Anxiety Disorder.

Mind, body and nourishment
Gut health, nervous system regulation and nourishment all shape how we feel emotionally. Where it supports you, I weave in functional nutrition and a whole-body view of healing.

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Testimonials

“Kelly started as my husband and I’s couple counsellor. We had never been to a counsellor before, either of us for anything. She made us both very comfortable and both feel heard and understood and helped us by giving us tools to make ourselves better so that we could make our marriage better together.

But we were also going through a lot with our eldest child at the time. On the verge of teendom and suffering from a lot of anxiety from an allergic reaction and all the trauma that goes with it. She helped us navigate parenthood of a highly anxious/OCD child. And help our daughter understand her OCD and anxiety. She helped her with tools on how to live with these things and be ok with them, instead of fighting them. And she went above and beyond to help her at school.

Thank you Kelly for helping us navigate this and help get our girl back from that dark place.”

~ Client - Couples and Family Therapy

“Cannot speak highly enough about Kelly. She was exactly what I’ve needed in supporting my motherhood journey and supporting my wellbeing. She is honest and genuine and holistic in her approach. I’ve always found it difficult to find the right person to support my mental health and Kelly not only listens and understands but provides me with practical strategies, further resources and compassion.”

~ Client - Perinatal individual therapy

“I would like to express my sincere gratitude to Kelly for all that she has done for me. She has been exceptional throughout the entire process, consistently taking the time to listen, provide support, and offer guidance when it was most needed. Kelly has demonstrated professionalism, compassion, and genuine care at every stage. I truly appreciate her dedication and the effort she has invested in supporting me. I would highly recommend Kelly to anyone seeking a knowledgeable, supportive, and committed professional. She is outstanding, and I am extremely grateful for everything she has done on my behalf.”

~ Client - Victims Services individual therapy

A 60 minute appointment for us to connect and work together towards your goals.
$210
An 90 minute session for times there might be more you’d like to explore.
$275
Let’s get outside and walk, surf, stare at the ocean or sit beneath the trees. Locations around Newcastle to be determined based on interests and goals.
$275

My Services