- Stress and anxiety
- Workplace issues
- Relationship help
About Kerry
Kerry Schilling is a social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationships and work-related strain. She offers a calm, listening approach and focuses on practical steps people can use in daily life. Kerry aims to make talking about difficult topics easier for someone who is feeling overwhelmed or stuck.
Kerry brings seven years in dedicated therapeutic roles to her work, backed by a Master’s degree in Social Work and an Honours degree in Psychology. She has also worked in government and not-for-profit settings supporting people with complex needs such as trauma, mental health concerns and workplace problems. These varied roles inform how she tailors sessions to each person.
Her practice is person-centred and strengths-based. That means Kerry starts from what is already working for someone and builds on those strengths. She listens closely, helps people name their emotions, and supports them to set small, achievable goals.
Kerry uses a mix of evidence-based strategies depending on the issue and the person’s goals. Techniques may include cognitive-behavioural ideas, skills from dialectical behaviour therapy, and solution-focused planning to tackle specific problems. She also draws on relationship work when needed.
As a parent, Kerry understands the daily juggle of responsibilities and emotional labour. She aims for sessions that fit into a busy life and that leave people with clear actions to practise between meetings. Reaching out is framed as a brave step, and Kerry offers a steady, non-judgemental presence to support that work.
Approaches that translate well to online work
Client-centred therapy focuses on listening and understanding a person's experience. The therapist offers empathy and follows the person's pace, helping them find their own solutions to stress and relationship concerns.Cognitive behavioural therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings and behaviours interact. It helps people spot unhelpful thinking patterns and try small behavioural experiments to reduce anxiety or improve work performance.
Dialectical behaviour therapy, DBT, provides practical skills for managing strong emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness. It can be useful for people who want tools to reduce reactive responses and build steady coping strategies.
Choosing an approach is collaborative. Kerry will work with each person to decide which methods suit their goals, needs and preferences, and may mix strategies as needed. The plan evolves from session to session based on what helps most.
Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week and reduce travel time. It can also allow shorter check-ins when needed or sessions without being on camera, depending on what the therapist offers. Please confirm which session formats Kerry currently provides before booking so you know which options are available.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
7+ years
Credentials
Australia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Kerry commonly help with?
She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship and self-esteem concerns, as well as career and life-change challenges.
What is Kerry's therapy style like?
Her approach is person-centred and strengths-based, with practical steps and active listening to help people make progress.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Kerry has seven years in dedicated therapeutic roles and earlier work across government and not-for-profit settings.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is listed with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) and practices in Australia.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with Kerry?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a therapy relationship?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.