- Stress and anxiety
- Family and relationships
- Self-esteem work
About Kate
Kate Dew is an AASW social worker with four years of professional experience helping people manage stress, anxiety and the fallout from trauma. She works with adults on relationship and family concerns, and supports people who want to build self-esteem or repair connection. Kate speaks plainly and encourages small steps that feel doable.
Kate believes the person in the room knows their life best. She uses that perspective to listen first and then offer practical ideas that fit each person’s situation. Sessions focus on what matters most to the client, whether that is reducing day-to-day worry or improving communication with a partner or family member.
Her approach draws on attachment-based thinking to look at how early relationships shape current patterns. She blends client-centred care with mindfulness practices so people can notice what’s happening in their body and calm themselves in the moment. Kate also uses solution-focused techniques and motivational interviewing to help people set realistic goals and take small steps towards them.
People come to Kate for a wide range of issues including family-of-origin problems, blended family challenges, fatherhood concerns, caregiver stress, body image and aging or geriatric issues. She also supports those dealing with separation, control problems, domestic violence histories, and gender-related concerns such as gender dysphoria.
Starting therapy can feel daunting and Kate aims to make it straightforward. She helps clients clarify priorities, choose practical strategies and track progress so change feels real and manageable.
Using evidence-informed approaches in online care
Kate draws on attachment-based work to look at how early relationships influence current behaviour and connection patterns; this helps people understand recurring relationship struggles and emotional reactions. She also uses client-centred practice, which focuses on listening, reflecting and following the client’s lead so goals emerge from what matters to the person. Mindfulness techniques are included to help people notice bodily signals, reduce reactivity and manage anxiety in the moment.Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. Kate will talk with each person about their goals, preferences and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust them as progress is made, keeping the work practical and manageable.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so please confirm available options before booking. Online sessions can make therapy easier to fit into busy schedules, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people use mindfulness exercises and conversation-based work in everyday environments, which can help practice new skills between sessions.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Credentials
Australia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Kate help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, and low self-esteem. Additional focus areas include caregiver stress, body image, fatherhood issues and separation challenges.
What is her therapy style like?
Kate listens in a client-centred way and works collaboratively to find practical steps. She mixes attachment-based ideas with mindfulness and solution-focused techniques to make progress feel achievable.
How much experience does she have?
She has four years of professional experience working with adults on the issues listed above.
What credentials and location are listed?
Kate holds AASW and practices in Australia.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography did not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking so you know what to expect.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Kate?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.