- Stress and anxiety
- Parenting support
- Practical skills
About Kelly
Kelly Lockett is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker (AASW) with 19 years' experience. She focuses on men's wellbeing alongside a broad range of mental health concerns. Kelly creates a calm, non-judgemental space where people can talk about stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD and relationship and parenting pressures.
Kelly uses practical, evidence-based approaches to help people understand themselves and make changes that last. Sessions involve talking through current problems, learning new skills, and practising small steps that fit into daily life. She aims to help clients build stronger emotional resilience and clearer decision-making.
Her work draws on a wholistic mix of therapies such as Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy and Solution Focussed Therapy, along with relational and integrated approaches. These methods are used to address issues like attachment, communication problems, abandonment concerns, body image and blended family stress.
Kelly has also tutored in social work at the University of Tasmania, focusing on mental health and child safety. That experience informs her practical teaching style and her focus on safety and wellbeing in assessments and care planning.
Clients can expect collaborative sessions that identify strengths and set realistic goals. Kelly supports people to develop self-management strategies and routines that help with mood, focus and relationships. She emphasises steady progress rather than quick fixes.
Approaches that guide online work and practical benefits
Kelly draws on Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy among other evidence-based approaches. Cognitive Behaviour Therapy focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings and actions, and is useful for anxiety, low mood and ADHD-related routines. Dialectical Behaviour Therapy emphasises skills for managing strong emotions and improving relationships, helping with emotional regulation and communication.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Kelly will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals and everyday needs, and will adapt techniques as progress is made. The aim is to build skills the client can use between sessions and to set achievable steps toward better wellbeing.
If you are considering online work, please confirm the available session formats before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also makes it simpler to maintain continuity when schedules change, while still focusing on practical skill-building, problem-solving and emotional support.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
19+ years
Credentials
Australia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns can Kelly help with?
Kelly works with stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationship challenges and parenting issues, plus related concerns like attachment and communication problems.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and collaborative, focusing on talking through problems, teaching coping skills and setting realistic goals together.
How much experience does she have?
She has 19 years of experience working in mental health and social work settings, including practice with children, adolescents and adults.
What credentials and location are listed?
Kelly is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker with the AASW and practices in Australia.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with Kelly?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin therapy?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.