Hello, I’m Kylie Andersen
I know what it feels like to be stuck.
Like, really stuck. Work that was fine, but also quietly eroding my soul; a relationship that was sticky and stifling; and a hard time knowing who I was. I was spinning my wheels, trying hard to figure it out, but never getting anywhere much.
A big part of what eventually helped wasn’t more thinking or more self-help. It was working with a great therapist. She helped me get to know myself better; be kinder to myself; and maybe most importantly, to accept myself – the good, the bad and the ugly! From that foundation, life began to move, with a lot less effort.
That experience is a big part of why I do this work. I know what a difference it can make, that it’s possible to get unstuck & for life to be more fulfilling and more properly your own.
My clients tend to be sensitive, thoughtful people
I know the whole ‘sensitive’ thing can be vexed. But in my experience, it’s true, some people are more sensitive than others (more on this here). And sometimes that can make you more prone to getting stuck.
‘Stuck’ could show up as unfulfilling work; relationships you’re not sure about; a complicated relationship with your body and food.
Maybe you feel anxious much of the time; have times of feeling very flat; or have a nagging sense that something is just a bit off.
You might spend a lot of time worrying about what others think; put a lot of pressure on yourself to ‘get it right’; or have a tendency to put everyone else first.
Likely, you’ve tried hard to get unstuck, giving many strategies a go, but can’t quite get traction.
If any of this sounds familiar, you’re in the right place.
What therapy with me looks like:
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Understanding your patterns
Most patterns that keep us stuck made sense once. Together, with a lot of kindness and curiosity, we get to know them better, and gradually explore how you might change things up.
02
The relationship matters
One of the cool aspects of therapy is that we use our relationship to understand more about how you relate out in the world. It can be a bit weird at first, but it’s one of the ways therapy is different from just having a supportive friend.
03
The body is part of it
We pay attention to all of it – head, heart and gut. Noticing where your body is at – a therapy cliché – I know, but it can give us valuable information.
04
We might use ‘parts’ work
A part is an aspect of yourself (for example, a part of me wants to go out tonight and a part of me really doesn’t). Teasing out your experience into different ‘parts’ can be a helpful, non-judgemental way to make room for the many contradictory thoughts and feelings we have.
05
The world shapes us
For people who hold marginalised identities, the world can be a brutal place. Traditional therapy hasn’t paid much attention to this, but in our work together we make sure we acknowledge and work with this.
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Nothing is too much to bring
Whatever it is that you struggle with, however complicated or heavy it feels, we can look at it together. No judgment, just curiosity about what’s there, where it came from and what it might need in order to shift.
My Credentials
Masters in Psychotherapy & Counselling, Jansen Newman Institute
PACFA Registered Clinical Counsellor
Internal Family Systems informed
Health At Every Size informed
Outside the therapy room
I’m a partner, a step-mum and guardian to two little critters (Lola – my gorgeous, old girl (pictured), and Yoki – a one year old ragdoll, equal parts cute and a menace!).
For fun, I like making stuff, especially painting and collage. I’ve always been an avid reader (fun fact: I studied English Lit in my younger days). I love a good binge-worthy TV series as well.
I feel very fortunate to love my work: I’m constantly reading, learning, & training so I can show up as well as possible for the people I work with.
We each have something particular to offer — our own unique way of being. Life is better all round when we can be true to that.
In a nutshell:
- I work with sensitive, thoughtful people who feel stuck — in a relationship, at work, or in their own head
- Master of Psychotherapy & Counselling · PACFA Registered Clinical Counsellor
- My approach is to be a warm, curious co-explorer; to be alongside you so you’re not so alone with it all
- I’ve been stuck myself, & I know first-hand that it’s possible to find your way out of it
- I see clients for walk & talk sessions in Ashfield in the Inner West of Sydney, & online across Australia
If You’d Like to Work Together
It’s normal to feel uncertain about starting therapy – let’s face it – therapy is a kind of weird undertaking! Opening up to a stranger can feel downright scary. But… it can be deeply helpful.
If you’re curious, schedule a free call. There’s absolutely no obligation to book in, you can ask any questions, and it gives you a feel for what therapy with me might be like.
You don’t need to know exactly what you need or where to begin. We can work that out together.
Fees
Sessions are $140 for one hour.
Medicare rebates are not available for counselling or psychotherapy, & I’m not currently able to offer private health fund rebates.
For context, my fee is set at a similar level to the gap fees for a psychologist.
I want therapy to be accessible. If cost is a barrier, I also offer lower cost sessions through Rough Patch Counselling — to find out more, click here.
How long are sessions, and how often will we meet?
Sessions are one hour.
To begin with, I generally suggest meeting weekly or fortnightly, since this helps us build the relationship and get some momentum going.
Many people find that regular sessions create a steady rhythm that supports the work between sessions too. We can review the frequency as we go, depending on what feels right for you.
Want to get a sense of whether we'd work well together?
I offer a free 15-minute phone chat. No pressure, just a chance to ask questions & see how it feels.