Kelly Ready, AASW | Therapist in Australia

Practical coping skills
Values-based work
Supportive conversation

About Kelly

Kelly Ready is an AASW counsellor with 15 years of experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and grief. She works with clients facing parenting pressures, addictions, mood concerns and issues around intimacy and self esteem. Kelly aims to make the first appointment feel manageable and straightforward for someone taking that initial step.

Her approach is practical and conversational. She adapts sessions to each person's life and needs, drawing on therapies that encourage small, doable changes and clearer emotional understanding. Kelly listens for what matters most and helps set goals that fit a busy schedule.

Kelly uses a mix of methods including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Attachment-Based work. She also draws on client-centred and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy ideas when they suit the client. These are used as tools to help with coping, moving through painful memories and improving day-to-day functioning.

As a parent of three, Kelly understands the juggling of work, family and self-care. She tailors conversations and plans to respect those competing demands. Her style is warm, direct and collaborative so clients can try new ways of coping without feeling judged.

People who contact Kelly typically want clearer boundaries, better mood management or help after loss or relationship breakdown. She supports clients to build practical skills, make values-based choices and notice progress over time.

Approaches that translate to online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It can help when anxiety, low mood or confusion about priorities gets in the way. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying thought patterns and testing them with practical exercises, which can reduce worry and improve sleep and mood. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current ways of connecting and can be useful for relationship strain and intimacy concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Kelly will discuss options with each person and pick methods that fit the client's goals, preferences and life demands. This is a collaborative process where techniques are adapted as progress is made.

Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Many people find remote sessions help them practise new skills in the routines where they use them most, and therapists adjust homework and tools to suit the session rhythm.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseParenting issuesDepression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsGrief Intimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependency Commitment issues Communication problems Control issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separation Domestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / loneliness JealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Gottman MethodImago Relationship TherapyJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family SystemsSystemic Therapy

Experience

15+ years

Credentials

Listed on profile

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What types of concerns does Kelly help with?

Kelly supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and grief, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting pressures, addictions and codependency among other concerns.

What is her therapy style like?

Her style is warm, conversational and goal-focused. Sessions aim to be practical, with actions and skills you can use between appointments.

How much experience does she have?

Kelly has 15 years of professional experience working with people across a wide range of life and mental health challenges.

What are Kelly's credentials and where is she based?

She is an AASW counsellor based in Australia.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside Australia work with Kelly?

Kelly is not currently accepting international clients.

How are fees and payment handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I get started with Kelly?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.