Carla Humphrys , AHPRA

Carla Humphrys is a registered Australian therapist with 12 years of professional experience who supports people facing stress, anxiety, family conflict, parenting challenges, anger management, and major life transitions. She is registered with AHPRA, the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency, which oversees standards for health practitioners in Australia.

Carla draws on a range of clinical approaches to tailor practical strategies and emotional support to each person's situation. She works collaboratively with clients to explore thoughts and feelings, identify unhelpful patterns, and develop skills for managing difficult moments and relationships. Her practice emphasizes clear, achievable steps alongside deeper work on values and coping resources.

Clients can expect an open, nonjudgmental space where honest conversation is encouraged and where the process of change is approached with patience and respect. Carla recognizes the courage it takes to seek greater wellbeing and works to empower clients as they move toward more fulfilling and sustainable ways of living. She aims to help people build resilience and practical tools that fit their everyday lives.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Carla commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as part of her clinical work. ACT focuses on helping people clarify their values and take meaningful action even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present, which can be useful for stress, anxiety, and life changes. CBT helps identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors through practical skills and problem-solving, often supporting reductions in anxiety and improvements in daily functioning. She also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) techniques to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills when anger or relationship conflicts are central concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Carla works collaboratively with clients and other licensed professionals to determine what fits best for an individual’s needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative exploration helps shape sessions so they feel useful and relevant.

Online therapy with Carla is offered through flexible formats such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to access support around work, family, and other commitments. These options allow therapists and clients to maintain continuity of care and to choose the mode of communication that best suits each person’s circumstances.