Kelly Ready, AASW

Kelly Ready is an AASW social worker with 15 years of practice who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, parenting challenges and intimacy-related issues. She meets people where they are and focuses on practical changes that fit a busy life. Kelly is a parent of three and understands juggling work, family and self-care demands.

She uses straightforward conversation to identify small steps that make a difference. Sessions look at how thoughts, behaviours and relationships influence wellbeing. Therapy is tailored to each person’s goals and circumstances rather than following a one-size-fits-all plan.

Kelly draws on approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Attachment-Based Therapy to guide her work. She also brings techniques from Dialectical Behaviour Therapy and a client-centred style when helpful. These methods are used to support issues such as trauma, depression, addiction and shifting patterns of intimacy or self-esteem.

Throughout the process Kelly aims to create a respectful and calm space where people can explore difficult topics. She supports practical problem solving around parenting, work stress and life transitions. Making changes often starts with small, manageable steps and clear personal goals.

Kelly encourages people to be curious about what works for them and to move at a pace that feels right. She will work collaboratively to develop a plan that addresses symptoms and everyday challenges, from sleep and eating problems to coping with ADHD or long-term health conditions.

How therapy approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It is useful for anxiety, stress and navigating life changes. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying thought and behaviour patterns and practising new responses to symptoms like low mood or sleep trouble. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns in close relationships and aims to build safer, more reliable ways of relating when intimacy or trust are affected.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Kelly will talk with each person to understand goals, preferences and what feels most useful. She then tailors techniques and pace so the therapy fits both the issue and the person’s daily life, making adjustments as progress is made.

Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm available online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people try different ways of working from day-to-day life and bring what they learn directly into their routine.