- Stress and anxiety
- Parenting support
- ADHD and depression
About Kelly
Kelly Lockett is an Accredited Social Worker with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) and has 19 years of clinical experience. She works with adults on common problems such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, parenting challenges and ADHD, and supports people navigating life-stage pressures in early adulthood.
Kelly uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people understand patterns that keep causing problems. Sessions typically involve talking through current difficulties, identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviours, and practising new skills. Her work draws on approaches such as cognitive and relational methods to address emotion regulation and communication issues.
She has experience across a broad range of concerns, including attachment and abandonment issues, adoption and foster care histories, body image, caregiver stress, autism spectrum concerns, and commitment or communication problems. This background informs how she tailors sessions to address overlapping difficulties rather than focusing on a single symptom.
Kelly has also taught social work students at the University of Tasmania in mental health and child safety. That teaching experience shapes her clinical explanations and the practical, skills-focused style she uses in sessions.
Clients can expect straightforward discussion about goals and step-by-step strategies to try between sessions. Kelly helps people build skills for managing mood, improving communication, and organising daily routines so they can feel more on top of work, study and relationships.
How evidence-based techniques work online
Kelly draws on well-known, practical approaches to help with mood and relationships. Cognitive approaches focus on spotting and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviours, which can reduce anxiety and depression by giving people tools to test assumptions and try different actions. Relational and talking approaches look at how patterns in relationships affect feelings and behaviour, helping people improve communication and manage conflict more effectively.Choosing the right method is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, symptoms and preferences, then try approaches that fit those needs. This is a collaborative process and methods can be adjusted as progress is reviewed.
The practical benefits of online sessions are often that they fit more easily into a day and reduce travel time, which can make regular work or study commitments easier to balance. The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available online options before booking. Sessions are intended to be manageable to include between work, study or other daily tasks, with exercises to practice between meetings.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
19+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, parenting pressures and ADHD, plus related areas like attachment and body image.
What is her approach in sessions?
Sessions use evidence-based techniques and focused discussion to identify patterns and practice new skills for emotion regulation and communication.
How long has she been practising?
She has 19 years of clinical experience working in mental health and related fields.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an AASW accredited social worker and is based in Australia.
Can I have sessions in another language?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions delivered?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost and how do I start?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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