Kate Dew

Kate Dew is an AASW counsellor with four years of practice in Australia. She works directly with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, family conflict, trauma and abuse, and low self-esteem. Kate emphasises the client as the expert in their own story and offers steady support for people taking that first step into therapy.

Her approach is collaborative and down-to-earth. Sessions focus on listening first, then building on the strengths the person already has. Kate uses attachment-based ideas to look at how relationships shape current patterns. She also brings mindfulness and solution-focused tools to help with day-to-day coping and practical change.

Kate has worked with a range of concerns beyond the core areas, including body image, caregiver stress, blended family issues and fatherhood questions. She also supports people dealing with divorce, domestic violence, control issues and family of origin problems. Her style aims to be calm and steady when people feel overwhelmed or uncertain.

Therapy with Kate usually involves setting clear, achievable goals and checking progress along the way. Motivational interviewing techniques are used to help people find what matters most and to make changes that fit their life. The overall focus is on helping people feel more in control and more connected to others.

Starting therapy can feel hard, and Kate recognises that. She offers practical, respectful support and helps clients move at a pace that feels manageable.

How Kate uses therapy approaches in online sessions

Attachment-based work looks at how your early and current relationships shape how you connect with others today. It can help with trust, closeness and repeated relationship patterns. Client-centred therapy focuses on listening, reflecting and helping you find your own answers rather than the counsellor directing the process. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple ways to notice thoughts and feelings so they feel less overwhelming and easier to manage.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Kate will talk through your goals, preferences and what has helped you before. Together you decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as you learn what works in real life.

If you are considering online sessions, please confirm the current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-in sessions when needed. It also supports staying connected while continuing everyday responsibilities, and Kate will help tailor session length and focus so it suits daily life.