Just as plants will instinctively grow under optimal conditions, I believe humans will not only heal, but flourish if given the chance.
Brisbane LGBTQIA+ Therapist for Individuals & Couples
Hello! My name is Jack Kelly (he/him).
I’m a Brisbane-based therapist and Certified Practising Counsellor with the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA), offering in-person therapy in Greenslopes and online across Australia. I work with individuals and couples, with a particular focus on supporting LGBTQIA+ clients, as well as people experiencing perfectionism, high-functioning anxiety, people-pleasing, and the pressure to hold everything together.
Rather than focusing on quick fixes or coping strategies alone, my approach centres on understanding the patterns that keep you stuck and building the capacity to relate to yourself and others differently. Therapy with me is open-minded, collaborative and highly personal and I aim to create a space where you can slow down enough to find your way forward.
I believe engaging in therapy to be one of the bravest and most beneficial things anyone can do, and I approach each client with a genuine belief in their capacity for growth and change.
Providing you with a safe space to talk
I’m committed to creating a warm, inclusive space where diversity in all its forms is respected and valued. I offer queer-affirming therapy, and work with people from a wide range of backgrounds, beliefs, identities and relationship structures.
In this space, you’re invited to show up as you are. You don’t need to have the right words, have it all figured out, or present yourself in any particular way. The aim is to support you in feeling understood, accepted, and able to explore what’s going on beneath the surface at your own pace.
You’re welcome here.
How I Work as a Therapist & The Areas I Focus On
The simplest way I can describe my work is this: enhancing awareness + fostering self-compassion = building capacity.
Whether I’m working with an individual or a couple, I’m interested in what’s happening emotionally and relationally to reveal the patterns that once helped us cope, but may no longer serve us. By slowing down and becoming more aware, we can begin to understand these patterns, create kinder ways of responding, and meet our own needs — and the needs of those we love — in more adaptive ways.
LGBTQIA+ Affirming Therapy
My heart lies with supporting my queer community through the specific challenges we face. Coming out, dealing with societal or familial rejection, managing internalised stigma, engaging in romantic relationships or exploring gender and sexuality are difficult to understand on our own. Having someone who understands the unique experiences of our community and the weight of those challenges can make a meaningful difference.
Perfectionism & High-Functioning Anxiety
Many of the highly driven people I work with experience what is often described as high-functioning anxiety. This often shows up as perfectionism, overthinking, people-pleasing, difficulty switching off, and putting others’ needs ahead of your own. While these patterns can help you cope in the short term, they can also leave you feeling drained, anxious, or disconnected from yourself. In our work together, we explore the roots of these patterns—often shaped through earlier life experiences—and begin to develop self-compassion and a different way of relating to your inner world.
Couples & Relationships
Relationships can go through turbulent seasons and become caught in patterns that are difficult to understand or change, even when both people care deeply about each other. As such, couples may find themselves having the same arguments, feeling increasingly disconnected, or caught in cycles of pursuing, withdrawing, defending, or shutting down.
My couples work draws on Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFCT), one of the most well-established and extensively researched approaches to couples therapy. Rather than focusing simply on communication techniques or deciding who is right or wrong, we explore underlying fears that perpetuate conflict and the attachment needs that can be difficult to express.
The aim is to help couples understand the cycle they have become caught in, develop greater emotional responsiveness, and create a more secure and connected relationship.
Feeling Stuck or Disconnected
Sometimes people come to therapy feeling like they’re “getting by” but not truly living in a way that feels aligned or fulfilling. This might show up after a relationship ends, during a transition, or as a general sense that something is missing—even if it’s hard to name what that is. In these moments, therapy can provide a space to slow down, make sense of what’s happening internally, and reconnect with your values, strengths, and sense of direction.
To learn more about me, my qualifications, and my approach, click below.
The Basics
In-Person Counselling | 749 Logan Road Greenslopes Brisbane
Online Counselling | Google Meet
50 Minute Sessions
Weekly | Fortnightly | Monthly - Thursdays & Fridays
$170 Individuals
$220 Couples
I also offer a limited number of discounted spots for those in need. If cost is a barrier, please reach out to discuss available options.
The Steps To Your First Appointment
1.
A Free 15-Minute Consultation
Use the online booking system to schedule a free consultation. This is your chance to share what’s brought you to therapy, ask questions, and see whether working together feels like the right fit. There’s no pressure to book after this.
2.
Scheduling & Contracting
If we feel like the right fit and once you’re ready, we’ll book your first counselling session. You’ll be asked to complete the Client Intake Form, Informed Consent & Service Agreement along the way.
3.
Your First Appointment
In your first therapy session, I’ll explain how counselling works, including confidentiality and your rights as a client. After that, we’ll begin your work together.
Before booking, please take a moment to review my Informed Consent & Service Agreement, which outlines how I work, confidentiality, fees, cancellations, and your rights as a client.
Still feeling a little unsure?
Take a moment to read through what to expect from therapy and how it works. Understanding the process can help you feel more confident as you begin your journey.