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Kerry Schilling, AASW
Australia
AASW social worker - stress and relationships
See online therapy options- CBT and DBT approaches
- Communication skills
- Practical coping strategies
About Kerry
Kerry Schilling is an AASW social worker with seven years in dedicated therapeutic roles. She helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, self-esteem problems, career worries and major life changes. Sessions are practical and focused on everyday challenges parents and professionals often face.
Kerry trained in psychology and social work in Scotland and has worked in government and not-for-profit settings. That work included supporting people with mental health concerns, trauma, workplace issues and relationship conflicts. She draws on those settings to inform realistic steps clients can try between sessions.
Her approach is person-centred and strength-based. She listens, helps clients name what is happening, and experiments with small changes that can shift thinking and behaviour. Kerry uses evidence-informed strategies as tools to suit each persons situation.
In sessions she tends to focus on practical skills - noticing unhelpful thoughts, testing assumptions, and practising different responses. She also works on communication skills and problem-solving for day-to-day pressures like work or parenting demands. Kerry recognises how cultural background and life transitions affect choices and priorities.
Kerry aims to keep appointments straightforward and goal-oriented. She encourages people to try things between sessions and then review what worked. The result is a clear record of progress and next steps that fit into a busy life.
How Kerry uses structured approaches in online sessions
CBT is used to pinpoint thoughts and behaviours that keep problems going, then to test small experiments to change them. This helps with anxiety, stress and low self-esteem by breaking problems into clear, manageable steps.Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so the person can sort out their priorities and goals. It supports people who need time to make sense of life changes or relationship concerns.
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) provides skills for managing intense emotions, improving distress tolerance and handling conflict. It can be useful when strong feelings get in the way of daily routines or relationships.
Finding the best approach is a collaborative task. Kerry will discuss goals and prefered ways of working, then pick practical strategies to try. She reviews what helps and adjusts methods together with the client.
Confirm the available session formats before booking, as the practitioners biography does not list specific options. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into work or family schedules, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Kerry aims to use approaches that fit everyday life and responsibilities so practice between sessions is achievable.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Kerry usually help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, self-esteem, career worries and coping with life changes, plus related issues like workplace problems and isolation.
How would she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy here?
She uses CBT techniques to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and test new ways of thinking and acting. The focus is on small, practiceable steps that can change daily routines and feelings.
What is her background and experience?
Kerry has seven years in dedicated therapeutic roles, a Masters in Social Work and an Honours degree in Psychology. She has worked in government and not-for-profit settings.
Which credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a member of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) and practises in Australia.
What languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside Australia work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and what do they cost?
Costs vary 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.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A registration can be checked with the body that issued it.
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