Kelly Lockett, AASW

Kelly Lockett is an AASW-accredited social worker with 19 years' experience in mental health care. She helps people understand their thoughts and everyday habits and how these affect stress, anxiety and low mood. Kelly aims to create a calm, non-judgemental space for people to talk through what matters to them.

She focuses on practical change. Sessions look at patterns of thinking and daily routines that keep problems going. Kelly uses straightforward strategies to help people cope with anxiety, manage depression, and improve communication in relationships. She also supports parents facing the pressures of raising children and people living with ADHD.

Her practice draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques such as Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy alongside relational and integrated approaches. These methods are used to build skills for handling strong emotions, improving problem-solving and changing unhelpful habits. Kelly explains ideas clearly and works at a pace people can manage.

Kelly has taught social work students in the University of Tasmania’s Department of Social Work, focusing on mental health and child safety. That teaching complements her clinical work and keeps her practice current. She encourages people to develop self-management strategies that fit their daily life.

Clients collaborate with Kelly to set realistic goals, identify strengths and try practical steps between sessions. The emphasis is on useful tools people can use after therapy to support ongoing resilience and a more balanced life.

How evidence-based approaches translate to online care

Kelly uses Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy alongside relational and integrated methods. CBT helps people notice and test unhelpful thoughts and change small daily routines that maintain anxiety or low mood. DBT offers practical strategies for managing strong emotions and reducing unhelpful reactions, with a focus on building coping skills.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Kelly will discuss different methods and agree on a plan that suits someone’s goals, needs and preferences. That collaborative process means techniques can be adjusted as progress is made.

The original biography does not specify which session formats are offered online, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It also supports using tools between sessions, such as worksheets and practical exercises, so strategies can be practised in everyday situations.