Kelly Lockett

Kelly Lockett is an AASW-accredited social worker with 19 years of practical experience. She offers calm, straightforward support for people handling stress, anxiety, depression, parenting pressures, relationship concerns and ADHD. Kelly speaks plainly and helps clients understand what is happening and what to try next.

Kelly creates a compassionate, non-judgemental space for people to talk about difficult experiences. She helps clients learn skills to manage emotions, improve communication and approach everyday challenges with more confidence. Sessions focus on clear steps and realistic goals rather than medical jargon.

Her work draws on a mix of evidence-based therapies, including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, plus relational and integrative methods. That mix lets her tailor the work to each person’s needs instead of using a one-size-fits-all approach. Kelly often combines skill building with talking work to make changes that stick.

Kelly has also taught social work students at the University of Tasmania in mental health and child safety. That teaching work keeps her practice current and connected to contemporary thinking about wellbeing and care.

People who choose Kelly usually want practical tools and clearer understanding of their patterns. She prioritises collaboration, helping clients set achievable goals and build everyday skills for better emotional balance and more satisfying relationships.

How evidence-based approaches translate to online therapy

Kelly draws on Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy as central tools. CBT focuses on spotting and changing unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns, which can reduce anxiety and low mood. DBT teaches emotion regulation and distress tolerance skills, which help when feelings feel overwhelming or relationships are strained.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Kelly will collaborate with the client to choose methods that match goals, needs and preferences, and will adjust the plan as progress is reviewed. The emphasis is on clear goals, regular skill practice and feedback so people know what is helping.

The practical benefits of online therapy often include fitting sessions into a busy week and keeping continuity when travel or other commitments get in the way. Because the therapist’s exact session formats are not listed here, please confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to practise skills between sessions and to check in more flexibly as life changes.