Kirsten Killenberger, PACFA

Kirsten Killenberger is a PACFA-credentialed therapist based in Australia with three years of professional experience. PACFA refers to the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia, indicating she meets national standards for counselling practice. She has worked with people facing stress and anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma and emotional abuse, parenting concerns, motivation struggles, and issues with self-esteem and confidence.

Kirsten emphasizes a collaborative, nonjudgmental approach that encourages clients to share thoughts and feelings openly. She prioritizes creating a supportive space where people can explore patterns that affect their daily life and relationships, and she offers practical tools to build motivation and self-worth. Her work also addresses related areas such as attachment difficulties, body image, divorce and separation, forgiveness, midlife transition, self-love, social anxiety, and women’s issues.

Recognizing that seeking help takes courage, Kirsten supports each person through small, achievable steps toward a more fulfilling life. She tailors her evidence-based techniques to individual needs, helping clients clarify goals and develop strategies that fit their circumstances and values. Kirsten works in English, French, and German to accommodate a range of language preferences.

Evidence-based approaches for online care

Kirsten uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that include skills-focused work to manage stress and anxiety - these methods teach practical coping strategies such as breathing and behavioral tools to reduce overwhelm and improve daily functioning. She also applies relational and attachment-focused strategies to explore patterns in relationships and attachment, helping clients understand how early and current connections influence communication, trust, and intimacy.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Kirsten collaborates with each person to identify which techniques best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds so the work feels useful and relevant.

Online therapy with Kirsten is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for busy schedules and different comfort levels. These options make it easier to access licensed professionals from home or work, maintain continuity of care during life transitions, and choose the format that best supports ongoing engagement and progress.