Kirra Clarke

About Me
Hi, I’m Kirra. I am a counsellor with over 15 years of experience in allied health leadership and therapeutic practice, specialising in supporting adolescents and young people through the emotional and developmental challenges of the teenage years.

Adolescence is a powerful and often overwhelming stage of life — a time of identity formation, emotional intensity, growing independence, and changing relationships. I am passionate about helping young people make sense of what they are feeling, understand themselves more deeply, and develop the confidence and skills needed to navigate this period with greater clarity and self-trust.

My work focuses on creating a space where teenagers feel safe to be themselves — without pressure, judgment, or expectation — allowing genuine connection and meaningful therapeutic change to occur.

My Approach
I believe therapy works best when young people feel genuinely understood. My approach is relational, strengths-based, and developmentally informed, recognising that adolescents engage differently in therapy than children or adults.

I integrate counselling with creative and experiential therapeutic practices to meet young people where they are, helping them to:

  • understand and regulate emotions

  • develop a stronger sense of identity and self-worth

  • build resilience and coping strategies

  • navigate friendships, family relationships, and social pressures

  • manage anxiety, overwhelm, and life transitions

Sessions are collaborative and paced to each young person’s readiness, supporting autonomy while gently building insight, emotional awareness, and practical skills for everyday life.

Who I Work With
I primarily work with adolescents and teenagers, supporting young people experiencing:

  • anxiety and emotional overwhelm

  • school stress and social challenges

  • identity exploration and self-esteem concerns

  • relationship and friendship difficulties

  • trauma and significant life transitions

  • emotional regulation challenges

Hobbies/Interests
Outside of work, I enjoy reading, camping, meditation, and breathwork. I am currently studying to become a qualified breathwork facilitator, deepening my understanding of the nervous system, emotional regulation, and the mind-body connection.

Time in nature and intentional breath practices help me stay grounded and present, and I love sharing life’s quieter moments with my partner, my adult son, teenage daughter, and our family dog, Ted. I believe strongly in the importance of balance, connection, and slowing down in a fast-moving world.

Qualifications

  • Diploma of Counselling, Australian Institute of Professional Counsellors (AIPC)

  • First Aid & CPR

Professional Memberships

  • Registered with Australian Counselling Association (ACA) Level 2.