- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship and grief
- ACT and CBT approaches
About Kelly
Kelly Ready is an AASW social worker with 15 years of professional experience in Australia. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, parenting challenges and birth trauma. Kelly also supports those dealing with depression, addictions, ADHD and career-related pressures.
She writes plainly and uses practical conversation to help people sort out what feels overwhelming. Sessions focus on clear goals and small steps people can try between meetings. Kelly draws on approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Attachment-Based Therapy to shape her work.
Kelly is a parent of three and understands juggling work, care and the day-to-day demands of family life. That lived experience informs how she talks about time, routines and coping strategies with clients. She aims to make sessions realistic for people with busy schedules.
Her practice attends to emotional and relational difficulties as well as life transitions. She helps people process loss, manage anxiety, address intimacy and body-image concerns, and plan for changes at work or in relationships. Kelly also works with people navigating complex issues like adoption, caregiving and chronic illness.
People who meet with Kelly can expect straightforward dialogue about priorities and practical tools to try between sessions. To begin, a short questionnaire is used to match needs and schedule a first meeting. The subscription used for sessions can be cancelled at any time.
Therapeutic approaches and working online
Kelly commonly draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in her work. ACT focuses on clarifying values and learning flexible ways to respond to difficult thoughts and feelings, which can help with anxiety, avoidance and life changes. CBT looks at the link between thoughts, feelings and actions and offers practical techniques to reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Kelly will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That means trying tools in session, reviewing what helps, and adjusting the plan as needs change.
The original profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people find online sessions let them fit meetings around study, work or caregiving, save travel time and make it easier to have shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Ask about format, scheduling and how the subscription model works when you complete the matching questionnaire so sessions can be arranged to suit everyday life.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
Kelly works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting and related concerns listed on her profile.
How does she approach therapy?
She uses practical, goal-focused conversation and draws on approaches such as ACT, CBT and Attachment-Based Therapy to create useful strategies.
How much experience does she have?
Kelly has 15 years of professional experience working with adults in Australia.
What are her credentials and location?
She is listed with the AASW and practises in Australia.
Does she work in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; confirm the current options before booking.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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