The Comfort Zone

Counselling Service

My name is Kylie Duffau. I offer a quiet and a safe space for you to feel heard and supported in a confidential setting, offering comfort, compassion and encouragement. I work with you to facilitate relief, uncover valuable insights, and discover meaningful opportunities for personal growth.

How I can support you ...

While my approach is grounded in evidence-based strategies, I offer a kind and compassionate style of therapy focused on providing support, empowering you to discover hope, healing, and a renewed way of living. I understand the importance of recognizing that each person's journey is unique. I believe in everyone's potential for growth and am committed to guiding clients on their personal journeys toward well-being with emphasis in the following areas:

Emotional Well-being & Self-Esteem
Supporting confidence, self-worth, and overall mental wellness

Mindfulness & Coping Strategies
Equipping you with tools to manage stress and improve overall well-being

Anxiety & Stress Management
Helping you build resilience, manage overwhelming emotions, and regain balance

Grief & Loss Support
Providing a compassionate space to process loss and navigate the complexities of grief

Trauma-Informed Therapy
Creating a safe space for healing from past experiences with care and understanding

About me

Graduate of the Australian Institute of Professional Counselling

Member of the Australian Counselling Association

I am a qualified counsellor with comprehensive training and experience in the field of Mental Health. My practice is grounded in evidence-based approaches and a deep commitment to supporting individuals through life’s challenges with empathy, respect, and professionalism.

I am registered with the Australian Counselling Association (ACA), which reflects not only my academic and professional achievements but also my adherence to the highest ethical and clinical standards in counselling. As part of this commitment, I participate in ongoing supervision with an ACA-registered psychologist, ensuring that the support I offer is continually reviewed, refined, and guided by expert oversight.

I also actively pursue professional development opportunities to enhance my skills and stay up to date with emerging research and best practices in the mental health field. This ongoing learning allows me to tailor my approach to each individual’s unique circumstances and provide a safe, confidential space where healing and growth can take place.

Whether you're facing personal difficulties, seeking clarity, or navigating change, my goal is to work collaboratively with you to help restore balance and empower you to move forward with greater confidence and resilience.

Counselling Benefits

Counselling offers a safe, unconditional communication to explore your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It helps you gain a deeper understanding of yourself, resolve complicated emotions, and develop healthier coping strategies. Counselling can support you in managing difficult life events like relationship challenges, trauma, grief, or feelings of guilt, anger, and low self-esteem. It also helps address anxiety and depression, guiding you through difficult emotions. Through this process, you can recognize unhelpful patterns in thinking and behavior and explore ways to change them. Ultimately, counselling enables you to slow down, make decisions with clarity, and approach life with a renewed sense of empowerment.