- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
About Kerry
Kerry Schilling is an AASW social worker with seven years in dedicated therapeutic roles. She works with adults coping with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, self-esteem concerns, career setbacks and life changes. Kerry also lists support for guilt and shame among her focus areas.
She uses a person-centred, strengths-based way of working. Sessions tend to centre on listening, making sense of feelings, and finding practical ways to manage difficult days. Kerry draws on evidence-informed strategies when they suit a person's goals and preferences.
Her background includes a Master of Social Work and an Honours degree in Psychology earned in Scotland. Kerry has spent time in government and not-for-profit settings supporting people with mental health challenges, trauma and workplace issues.
In sessions she helps people increase self-awareness and develop coping techniques. Conversations may cover communication, life transitions, and workplace stress. Kerry notes her own experience as a parent informs how she understands balancing responsibilities with emotional needs.
People meeting her can expect focused, individual work aimed at clarity and practical change. Kerry encourages straightforward planning and small steps that fit everyday life. She uses approaches such as client-centred work and cognitive strategies depending on what a person wants to achieve.
Approaches Kerry may use in online sessions
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on respectful listening and helping people find their own solutions. It is useful when someone needs to talk through hard feelings and build clarity about what matters to them.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings and actions link together. It offers practical skills to test unhelpful thoughts and change patterns that maintain anxiety, guilt or low mood.
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) provides emotional regulation and distress-tolerance skills. These can help when strong feelings feel overwhelming or when someone needs calmer ways to cope.
Choosing the right approach is usually a collaborative process. Kerry will work with the person to decide which methods suit their goals, preferences and day-to-day life. That discussion shapes whether sessions focus on skills practice, reflective conversation, or a mix of both.
Please confirm which session formats are offered before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time so appointments are simpler to attend.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does Kerry help with?
She works with adults on stress, anxiety, relationships, self-esteem, career concerns and coping with life changes, and lists guilt and shame among her focus areas.
How would she approach feelings of guilt or shame?
Kerry uses a person-centred style and draws on evidence-based strategies like cognitive approaches and DBT skills to help people understand feelings and develop coping techniques.
How much clinical experience does Kerry have?
She has seven years in dedicated therapeutic roles and a longer background working across government and not-for-profit settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
Kerry is an AASW social worker based in Australia and holds a Master of Social Work and an Honours degree in Psychology.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific supported formats.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.