Helen Killmier established Guidestar in 2017, bringing over 25 years of experience as a psychologist to her practice. With a background in executive management and as a clinician, her expertise spans various sectors, including mental health, disability, homelessness, alcohol and other drugs, justice, and local government. She is a Fellow of the Australian Psychological Society, a Psychology Board of Australia approved Supervisor and is the Chair of Australian, New Zealand and Asian Creative Arts Therapies Association (ANZACATA) the peak professional Association for Creative Arts Therapies in Australia, New Zealand and Asia.

Helen works with adults and adolescents, providing counselling and psychotherapy for:

• Relationships
• Stress management
• Depression
• Suicidal ideation
• Trauma
• Anxiety
• Panic disorders
• Phobias
• Grief and loss
• Low self-esteem
• Work-related issues

Helen is committed to utilising the most effective methods to support her clients in achieving their goals while fostering a therapeutic environment where individuals feel comfortable, safe, heard, and supported.

As an endorsed Community Psychologist, Helen’s approach goes beyond an individual focus and integrates social, cultural, economic, political and environmental influences to promote positive change, health, wellbeing and empowerment at individual and systemic levels.

Having extensive experience in disability and dual diagnosis, Helen has a deep understanding of these areas and is skilled in helping neurodiverse individuals and families navigate challenges associated with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and other developmental differences. Her therapeutic practice encompasses a variety of approaches, including:

• Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)
• Schema Therapy
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
• Mindfulness
• Parts Therapy/Internal Family Systems
• Emotionally Focused Therapy
• Narrative Therapy
• Clinical Hypnotherapy

Outside her professional pursuits, Helen enjoys traveling, the arts, theatre, music, visiting galleries, and spending quality time with family, friends, and her rescue pets.