Therapy for when you’re hard on yourselfand tired of second-guessing everything
Unfold Counselling offers depth-oriented counselling and psychotherapy in Richmond and online for adults who struggle with self-criticism, low self-worth, people-pleasing, uncertainty about who they are, or relationship patterns that keep repeating.
Therapy can help you understand what has shaped these patterns and develop greater self-trust, choice and steadiness.
About Me
I’m Tom Kelly, a counsellor and psychotherapist based in Richmond. I work particularly with people who are hard on themselves, depend heavily on reassurance or approval, struggle to trust their own judgement, or find themselves losing sight of what they want around other people.
My approach is person-centred and depth-oriented, with psychodynamic influences. I’m interested not only in what feels difficult now, but in the patterns underneath it and how they may have developed over time.
About Me
I offer private counselling for adults across a wide range of common concerns, including anxiety, low mood, relationship difficulties, stress, self-criticism, and feeling stuck in repeated patterns.
My approach is thoughtful, engaged, and depth-oriented. I am interested not only in what is difficult now, but in how these difficulties have taken shape over time. Lasting change often depends on understanding the deeper patterns beneath the surface, not simply managing symptoms week to week.
Therapy that goes beneath the surface
Therapy here is a thoughtful, collaborative process. We can explore what is happening in your life now while also becoming curious about the patterns that keep returning, especially when insight alone has not been enough to change them.
01
Begin with what feels difficult
We start with what has been happening, what feels hard to shift, and what you would like to understand more clearly.
02
Understand the patterns underneath
We explore self-beliefs, emotions, relationships and experiences that may help explain why certain responses keep returning.
03
Develop more choice and self-trust
As patterns become clearer, the aim is not perfect confidence but more freedom in how you respond to yourself and others.
Therapy that goes beneath the surface
Therapy here is a thoughtful, collaborative process. Together we create space to understand what is shaping your life and make changes that truly last.
01
Begin with what brings you here
We start by getting a clear picture of what feels difficult and what you already understand about yourself.
02
Notice recurring patterns
We explore emotional patterns, habits of relating, internal conflicts, and coping strategies that may no longer serve you.
03
Work toward lasting change
The goal is deeper self-understanding, greater freedom, and meaningful changes that endure.
What might bring you to therapy?
Therapy here is a thoughtful, collaborative process. We can explore what is happening in your life now while also becoming curious about the patterns that keep returning, especially when insight alone has not been enough to change them.
01
Self-Worth & Self-Esteem
You may be highly self-critical, compare yourself with others, struggle to take in praise, or feel that what you do is never quite enough.
02
People-Pleasing & Boundaries
You may find it hard to say no, feel responsible for other people’s feelings, or keep the peace even when it leaves you exhausted or resentful.
03
Sense of Self & Relationship Patterns
You may struggle to know what you want, rely heavily on reassurance, change yourself around other people, or notice the same relationship dynamics repeating.
Simple, transparent session fees
Fees are listed upfront so you can decide whether ongoing therapy feels practical before getting in touch.
$110
per session
Online Counselling
Online sessions across Australia for those who want a practical, flexible way to attend.
$130
per session
In-person Counselling
In-person sessions in Melbourne for those who value meeting in the room.
Simple, transparent session fees
Fees are listed upfront so you can decide whether the service feels practical before getting in touch.
$110
per session
Online Counselling
Online sessions across Australia for those who want a practical, flexible way to attend.
$130
per session
In-person Counselling
In-person sessions in Melbourne for those who value meeting in the room.
01How do I know whether this is the right fit?
Fit matters. This practice may suit you if you want to understand patterns such as self-criticism, people-pleasing, uncertainty about yourself or recurring relationship difficulties, rather than only finding short-term ways to manage them.
02Do I need to be in crisis to start therapy?
No. People often begin therapy when they are struggling, but also when they notice recurring patterns, feel stuck, or want to understand themselves more deeply.
03How often do sessions take place?
Most therapy works best with a regular rhythm. Weekly or fortnightly sessions are usually recommended, depending on your needs, availability, and what we agree together.
04Do you work with everyone?
I work with adults across a range of common concerns. If your needs fall outside my scope, I will be direct about that and help point you toward a more suitable option where possible.
05I already understand why I do this. Can therapy still help?
Insight can be useful without automatically changing an emotional or relational pattern. Therapy can pay attention to what happens when the pattern is active —what you feel, expect, avoid or do— and gradually create more room to respond differently.
FAQs
A few common questions before starting.
01How do I know whether this is the right fit?
Fit matters. This practice may suit you if you are looking for thoughtful, ongoing therapy with room for depth, honesty, and reflection rather than a purely short-term or technique-led approach.
02Do I need to be in crisis to start therapy?
No. People often begin therapy when they are struggling, but also when they notice recurring patterns, feel stuck, or want to understand themselves more deeply.
03How often do sessions take place?
Most therapy works best with a regular rhythm. Weekly or fortnightly sessions are usually recommended, depending on your needs, availability, and what we agree together.
04Do you work with everyone?
I work with adults across a range of common concerns. If your needs fall outside my scope, I will be direct about that and help point you toward a more suitable option where possible.
Ready to begin?
If something here feels familiar, you are welcome to book a free 30-minute phone consultation. You can tell me a little about what has been happening, ask questions, and get a sense of whether working together feels right.
Ready to begin?
You are welcome to book a free 30-minute chat, or get in touch with a question first.