Holly Shires (She/Her)

Licensed Professional Counselor
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therapist: Holly Shires,
Online in Australia
As a warm and approachable therapist, I create a safe and empathetic space where clients can explore their relationships and/or past traumas. My sessions are characterized by a sincere connection with you as I genuinely invest in understanding and responding to your unique stories and challenges. My aim is to guide clients in recognising unhelpful patterns, uncovering their strengths, developing effective coping strategies, improving communication, and building resilience. I strive to empower my clients to navigate life’s challenges with confidence and to live in alignment with their core values.

Client Focus

Session Format: Couple, Individual sessions.
Age Specialty: Adult, Elder, Young Adult
Demographic Expertise: Military / Veterans, Women clients.
Languages: English

Treatment Approach

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
  • Biopsychosocial
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • Emotionally Focused (EFT)
  • Integrative
  • Narrative
  • Person-Centered
  • Psychoeducational
  • Rational-Emotive
  • Schema Therapy
  • Social Constructionist
  • Solution-Focused Brief Therapy
Approach Description: Rooted in Narrative Therapy, my approach is integrative and tailored to your individual needs. Evidence based techniques from ACT, CBT, Schema Therapy, DBT, and Trauma-Informed approaches are drawn upon in-session in a way that meets your personal needs and goals.

Education & Credentials

Holly Shires
  • Female
  • Practicing Since 2023
Education: Master of Counselling - Australian Institute of Professional Counsellors Flash Technique Certificate (2023)

Finances

Fees
  • Average Session Fee $120 - $220
  • Affordable sliding scale therapy: apply if you may be eligible.
  • I can provide concession/sliding scale fees on a case-by-case basis.
Insurance
  • Out of Network

Holly Shires Practice Details

Therapy Sessions
  • Available Online for residents of Australia
  • Online Therapy Details: Online therapy is provided via secure video link.
Holly Shires Practice Description
I have a special interest in providing counselling for trauma, grief and loss, and significant life changes, offering a nurturing space for freedom of expression and trust. Working in collaborative partnership, we find a way to move gently through pain, loss, and changes to re-establish meaning and embrace life again. I incorporate trauma-informed techniques, including the Flash Technique, to assist in reducing traumatic disturbance in daily life. I also work with couples, focusing on resolving conflicts related to parenting, work pressures, and achieving work-life balance. I am committed to providing a supportive and positive space for couples to openly communicate, meet each other with empathy, and find resolutions to their issues. Additionally, with over a decade of corporate experience, I understand the complexities and demands of the workplace environment. Drawing on lived experience, I offer counselling for work stress and burnout, specifically for women in the workplace, offering insights and strategies tailored to the unique challenges faced in corporate settings.

Practice Overview

Available online
1 Years Experience
Couple, Individual

Specialties

Office Hours

Wednesday
9:30 am - 4:30 pm
Friday
9:30 am - 5:30 pm

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