- Person-centred care
- Practical coping skills
- Relationship support
About Kerry
Kerry Schilling is an AASW social worker who helps people untangle stress, anxiety and relationship strain. She speaks plainly and listens closely, aiming to make each session feel calm and useful. Kerry draws on seven years in therapeutic roles and a background in psychology to support adults facing life changes and workplace pressures.
She uses a person-centred approach that starts with what matters to the individual. Kerry focuses on building awareness, practical coping skills, and clearer choices. Sessions often include talking through feelings, testing small changes, and planning steps that fit day-to-day life.
Kerry has worked in government and not-for-profit settings, and she has experience supporting people affected by trauma, immigration-related stress, separation and domestic violence. Her training in social work and psychology informs how she notices strengths and practical barriers at the same time.
She may draw on cognitive behavioural techniques and problem-focused methods when useful, and she also uses approaches that help with emotional regulation and relationship skills. Kerry adapts tools to match each person's goals rather than following a single script.
As a parent, Kerry recognises how busy life can be and aims to keep therapy straightforward and achievable. She encourages realistic steps and clear check-ins so progress is steady. Reaching out is framed as a practical first move toward feeling more able to manage life and relationships.
How Kerry’s approaches translate to online work
Client-centred therapy focuses on listening, empathy and following the person's lead to build understanding and confidence. Online sessions let that same conversational style continue, with emphasis on what the client finds most important. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at connections between thoughts, feelings and actions and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns; online work can still include worksheets, behavioural experiments and homework tasks. Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) offers skills for managing strong emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness, which can be taught and practised in sessions and between appointments.Choosing the right approach is part of starting therapy, and Kerry works with each person to find what fits. She discusses goals, preferences and how much structure is wanted, then blends person-centred listening with techniques from CBT or DBT when helpful. That collaborative planning helps set clear steps and realistic practice tasks.
The biography does not list specific online formats, so please confirm the current session options before booking. Many people find online sessions helpful because they reduce travel time, fit more easily into work or family routines, and make it simpler to keep regular appointments. Shorter check-ins or structured skill sessions can be scheduled to suit busy days, and written exercises or homework can be shared between meetings to support steady progress.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What problems does Kerry commonly help with?
Kerry supports people with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, self-esteem and career concerns, plus coping with major life changes.
What is Kerry's therapeutic style like?
She works in a person-centred way, listening first and adapting methods to each person's needs. Practical strategies and goal-setting are used alongside reflective conversation.
How much clinical experience does Kerry have?
She has seven years in dedicated therapeutic roles and additional experience in government and not-for-profit settings working with complex needs.
What credential does Kerry hold and where is she based?
Kerry is registered with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) and practises in Australia.
Can I work with Kerry if I live overseas or speak another language?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
Which session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking so you know what is offered.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What do I do to begin working with Kerry?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.