Kylie Docksey, AASW

Kylie Docksey is an AASW counsellor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, grief and life changes. She speaks plainly and aims to make first appointments feel straightforward. Kylie encourages small practical steps and steady progress rather than quick fixes.

She has five years of professional experience working with issues such as trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression and panic. Kylie also supports people dealing with relationship strain and the practical burdens of caregiving. Her work includes attention to ageing and geriatric issues, chronic pain or illness, and feelings of isolation.

Kylie uses a collaborative style. She listens first, then shapes a plan together with each person. Sessions focus on what’s useful now - building coping skills, managing difficult emotions and improving day-to-day routines.

Her approach draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and mindfulness to help people notice thoughts and choose actions that matter to them. She also uses client-centred techniques to create a respectful, non-judgemental space, and elements of dialectical behaviour therapy and motivational interviewing where helpful.

Kylie tailors conversations to each person’s situation and values. She stresses practical tools for handling panic attacks, grief, guilt or shame, and for improving communication. To begin, she asks a few questions so the first session matches the client’s goals and current needs.

How therapy approaches translate to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, low mood and coping with life changes. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening without judgement and following the person’s pace, which can help when working through grief, shame or self-esteem issues.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which methods suit their goals and situation. That conversation usually starts in the first sessions and can change as needs evolve.

Practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions around daily responsibilities and reducing travel time. Online work can make it easier to check in from a quieter place, have shorter follow-ups between in-person visits, or use audio-only options when bandwidth is limited. Please confirm the current session formats available before booking so arrangements match your needs.