- Stress and anxiety
- Family challenges
- Practical coping skills
About Carla
Carla Humphrys is an AHPRA-credentialed counsellor with 12 years of practical experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, family concerns, parenting issues, anger and coping with life changes. Carla aims to make the first steps toward change feel manageable and supported.
Carla creates a calm space where people can talk through upsetting thoughts and strong emotions without fear of judgement. She listens closely to understand everyday pressures and works with each person to set clear, realistic goals. Sessions are conversational and grounded in practical tools that can be used at home.
Her approach draws on several evidence-informed methods. Carla uses acceptance and commitment ideas to help people notice unhelpful thinking while choosing what matters most. She applies cognitive behavioural techniques to break down difficult patterns and build better routines.
Carla also uses elements of dialectical behaviour therapy and mindfulness to teach emotion regulation and stress-reduction skills. Motivational interviewing shapes conversations about change and helps people move from thinking about change to taking steps towards it.
People come to Carla for short-term problem solving and for longer work around ongoing family or parenting pressures. She supports practical problem-solving, coping plans and strategies for handling anger and major life transitions. Her style is straightforward, kind and focused on useful steps.
To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then arrange sessions according to the therapist's schedule. The goal is steady, sustainable progress rather than quick fixes.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online counselling
Carla uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) as core tools. ACT helps people notice difficult thoughts and choose actions that match their values, which can be useful for parenting stress and life transitions. CBT breaks problems into smaller parts and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful thinking and behaviour, good for anxiety and anger management.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Carla will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and then try techniques that suit those aims. Together they review what helps and adjust the approach over time so sessions stay relevant and practical.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It also makes it simpler to continue work during life changes or while juggling parenting responsibilities. When you enquire, check which session formats the therapist currently offers and schedule times that work with your routine.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Carla help with?
She helps with stress, anxiety, family conflict, parenting concerns, anger and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Carla offers a conversational and practical style focused on immediate strategies and steady progress. Sessions tend to focus on achievable steps people can use between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
She has 12 years of professional experience working with the concerns listed in her profile.
What credentials and location are listed?
Carla is credentialed with AHPRA and is located in Australia.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and the therapist's availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with Carla?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.