Kelly Ready, AASW
Supportive AASW social worker for life transitions
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- Practical coping strategies
- Respectful, client-led pace
- Focus on everyday change
About Kelly
Kelly Ready is an AASW social worker with 15 years of experience supporting people through major life changes. She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, and parenting challenges. Kelly also works with concerns such as addiction, ADHD, self-esteem, career questions and intimacy-related issues. Her approach is grounded in respect and sensitivity, and she tailors conversations to each person's needs.
Kelly draws on practical, evidence-informed methods to help people set clear goals and build everyday skills. She favours straightforward discussion and uses tools from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help manage difficult thoughts and feelings. Attachment-based ideas and client-centred listening shape how she explores relationship patterns and emotional needs.
In sessions Kelly focuses on small, manageable changes that fit into a busy life. She talks through coping strategies for stress, routines that improve sleep and appetite, and ways to rebuild trust after loss or trauma. For parents she offers practical ideas to balance caregiving pressures with self-care.
Kelly frames progress as a steady process rather than a quick fix. She works with people on goals like reducing anxiety, improving mood, strengthening relationships and coping with life transitions such as midlife changes. Conversations are paced to suit each person's readiness and practical circumstances.
People who choose Kelly can expect a warm, non-judgemental space to discuss what matters most. She helps clients explore options, practise new skills and create plans that feel achievable alongside everyday responsibilities.
Kelly draws on practical, evidence-informed methods to help people set clear goals and build everyday skills. She favours straightforward discussion and uses tools from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help manage difficult thoughts and feelings. Attachment-based ideas and client-centred listening shape how she explores relationship patterns and emotional needs.
In sessions Kelly focuses on small, manageable changes that fit into a busy life. She talks through coping strategies for stress, routines that improve sleep and appetite, and ways to rebuild trust after loss or trauma. For parents she offers practical ideas to balance caregiving pressures with self-care.
Kelly frames progress as a steady process rather than a quick fix. She works with people on goals like reducing anxiety, improving mood, strengthening relationships and coping with life transitions such as midlife changes. Conversations are paced to suit each person's readiness and practical circumstances.
People who choose Kelly can expect a warm, non-judgemental space to discuss what matters most. She helps clients explore options, practise new skills and create plans that feel achievable alongside everyday responsibilities.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Gottman MethodImago Relationship TherapyJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family SystemsSystemic Therapy
Experience
15+ years
Credentials
Australia
Languages
English
Approaches that guide online support
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It focuses on values-based action, which can help when someone feels unmotivated or stuck during big life transitions.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts and behaviours keep problems going and teaches practical strategies to change them. It can be useful for anxiety, low mood, sleep difficulty and managing stress.
Attachment-Based Therapy emphasises patterns in close relationships and how early experiences shape present reactions. This approach can help people understand intimacy issues, relationship strain and reactions after loss or abandonment.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. Kelly will work collaboratively to choose methods that match a person’s goals, needs and preferences. Together they will try strategies, review what helps, and adjust the plan so it fits everyday life.
The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so please confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make fitting sessions into a busy week easier and reduce travel time. It also allows for shorter check-ins when needed, or sessions that suit quieter surroundings or lower bandwidth. Many people find online sessions help maintain routine and support steady progress while juggling family and work commitments.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Kelly commonly help with?
Kelly supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship difficulties, trauma and parenting pressures. She also works with issues such as addictions, ADHD, self-esteem and career-related stress.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is warm, practical and client-led. Sessions focus on clear goals, small behavioural steps and ordinary skills to manage feelings and decisions.
What is her professional background?
Kelly has 15 years of professional experience in Australia and has worked with a wide range of life stresses and trauma-related concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds AASW credentialing and practises in Australia.
Which languages does she use in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Kelly?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.