Counsellor profile
Kirsten Killenberger, PACFA
PACFA counsellor - Relationship and parenting concerns
Continue with KirstenAbout
- Stress and anxiety
- Parenting support
- Body image and self esteem
About Kirsten
Kirsten Killenberger is a PACFA counsellor practising in Australia with three years of professional experience. She works with people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, parenting worries, and low self-esteem. She also supports those dealing with attachment issues, body image, divorce and separation, forgiveness, midlife questions, self-love, social anxiety and women's issues.
Kirsten offers a straightforward, talk-based approach. Sessions involve listening, asking practical questions, and trying small steps that can be used between appointments. She encourages people to name what is hard and to notice small shifts over time rather than promising sudden fixes.
Appointments focus on what is happening now and what can be changed. Conversations often cover how past experiences affect present relationships and how everyday routines influence mood and confidence. She helps people identify patterns and rehearse different responses in plain language.
For parents and adults managing household strain, Kirsten works on concrete strategies for handling stress, setting boundaries and improving communication. She can help a person sort through the emotional weight of separation, rebuilding after abuse, or managing social anxiety in daily life.
Kirsten speaks English, French and German. She uses the PACFA credential as her professional listing in Australia. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.
How sessions work
Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions work
Many of the approaches Kirsten uses are evidence-based techniques that focus on present-day problems and practical change. One common approach works on recognising and shifting unhelpful thought patterns so anxiety and stress become easier to manage; this involves noticing automatic thoughts and practising alternative responses in everyday situations. Another approach looks at attachment and relationship patterns, helping people understand how earlier connections shape current reactions and communication in close relationships.Choosing a method is collaborative. Kirsten will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, then try an approach that fits. If something does not feel helpful, she will adjust the plan and work with the client to find a better fit over a few sessions.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking because the biography does not list formats. Online work can make fitting sessions into a busy life easier, for example shorter check-ins during a lunch break, avoiding travel time, or picking a quieter part of the day for longer conversations. Confirm the exact session options and any technical details when you set up the first appointment.
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English, French, German
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns and self-esteem problems.
How does she approach therapy?
Her style is conversational and practical, focusing on naming patterns and trying small changes between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has three years of professional experience working with the listed concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is listed with PACFA and practises in Australia.
Can I work with her if I live outside Australia?
International clients are not currently accepted.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English, French and German.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A registration can be checked with the body that issued it.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is in danger, use the crisis numbers.