Connected counselling. Real support.

Through deep care and connection,
I will support you to make meaningful change.
— Kellie Nichol-Smith

Kellie is a warm and personable counsellor based in Caringbah, Sydney Australia. She has several years experience working with individuals and couples in the field of psychotherapy. She is equipped to support you to overcome a variety of life’s challenges and improve your relationships. Counselling sessions available face-to-face, via phone or video call.

Kellie is a member of the Australian Counselling Association. She offers a judgement free space for you to pause and explore what’s really going on. Kellie has an empathic and practical approach to counselling. You will be supported by a wealth of lived experience and clinically proven therapeutic interventions. Kellie believes your personal circumstances are unique and responds directly to reveal the root cause of undesired behaviour. By not just soothing the symptoms, Kellie is able to effectively support you to make real and lasting change.

Kellie incorporates a variety of evidence-based therapies in session including Person-centred Therapy, Solution-focused Therapy, Body-Awareness Therapy, Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Gottman Couples Therapy and Motivational Interviewing.


Qualifications & Membership
Diploma of Counselling Evolve College
Level1 The Gottman Method - Couples Therapy
Member of the Australian Counselling Association
Member of Life Supports
Primary Ethics Volunteer Teacher


One-to-One

In person sessions for individuals requiring support with a variety of life’s challenges.

Couples

Couples counselling to improve communication, understanding & harmony within the relationship.

Family & Parenting

Practical family & parenting support that brings people together.

Next - X

There’s always deeper. I can support you to define and activate your next point of evolution.

Practical

Informed by lived experience, not just a text book. Support is practical so you can live the change.

Sensitivity & Expression

Develop your sensitivity and learn how to express and respond to life from settlement, not reaction.

Lightness

Counselling doesn’t have to daunting. There is a lightness and simplicity we can all return to.

Grief & Loss

Support to heal from the loss of a relationship, career or loved one.

Business

Business and career coaching to reveal where you’re holding back and rocket you to what’s next.

Sessions.

  • Office located in Wellshare Sutherland servicing Sutherland Shire, Miranda, Caringbah, Lilli Pilli, Cronulla, Woolooware, Burraneer, Yowie Bay, Gymea, Kirrawee.

    Sessions available by phone, video call or in person.

    All sessions are strictly confidential & follow the Australian Counselling Association’s Code of Ethics.

  • Phone Kellie for a free 15min consultation.

    +61 (0) 426 298 884

    Or email
    kellie@inlightcounselling.com.au

  • Initial One-to-One: 90 minutes $150

    Standard One-to-One: 60 minutes $110

    Initial Couples: 90 minutes $150

    Standard Couples: 60 minutes $130

  • Credit card payments accepted post session.
    1.9% transaction fee applies.

Testimonials.

  • "Kellie is absolutely incredible and has completely changed my life and outlook in only a few months of counselling. She provides a very supportive and judgement free space to work on any obstacles that life brings. She is so beautifully kind and wise, I always walk out of my sessions feeling heard and supported. Highly recommend seeing Kellie especially if you are new to counselling and nervous in any way!"

    Tia

  • “Kellie was an enormous help to me when I was going through a particularly difficult and stressful time in my career. Kellie brought understanding without judgement and there was a real focus on understanding the why and not just addressing the symptoms. What I learnt and discovered during my sessions with Kellie, I carry with me today.”

    Anthony

  • “I would not be the self-aware, happy and resilient person that I am today without Kellie. Through kindness, insight and patience, Kellie has helped me to grow and to understand myself and how I can best deal with life’s challenges by taking responsibility and accountability for my choices and actions. I am extremely grateful for Kellie’s approach to my healing and growth and the time and help that she has given to me not only in my darkest hours but at all times. I am a happier and healthier person because of Kellie.”

    Suzie

  • “Kellie adopts a supportive and positive approach to her counselling which felt extremely different to what I had experienced before when seeking professional help. The clinical approach that is so often applied in this area did not personally resonate with me. Kellie held space for me to be able to discover my own ability to reframe perceived negative challenges that were happening in my life as real opportunities for growth and change for the better. Her gentle guidance inspired me to dig deeper and consider things in a completely new light. It sounds cliché but her sessions have really changed my life and what I have learned from her I carry with me daily, not just when faced with obstacles, but in the way I live. To say that I look forward to our sessions would be an understatement.”

    Georgia

  • “Kellie brings an authentic and calming approach to counselling. She is quickly able to cut through the stress of a situation to bring a rational focus. Her natural ability to see what isn’t so obvious to oneself brings much needed clarity. She easily creates trust and has added immense value to my own personal skills in dealing with life’s challenges. These skills stay with you and become transferable to various situations. I would highly recommend Kellie as a source of support and inspiration.”

    Erin

  • “At a time when I was “stuck” in my life, paralysed with indecision and procrastination, I sought counselling from Kellie. She was an attentive listener and assisted me with a reasoned discussion of my options, and showed insight into my anxieties and unhelpful coping methods. I found her to be a balanced and empathic counsellor without showing any condescending or judgemental qualities. With her assistance I could better appreciate my own unhelpful thinking and move towards a positive outcome.”

    Dianne