Keely has a wide variety of experience and holds a Doctorate of Clinical Psychology.
Keely’s therapeutic approach is grounded in a fundamental respect for each person. They believe that therapy should be collaborative – they actively seek feedback and are always happy to speak with clients about therapy goals.
Keely values humour and warmth, and endeavours to practice with honesty and compassion. They believe that a person’s intuition and body-based experiences are important guides to healing. Keely takes an active and practical approach to therapy, however, they are patient and believe that each person must find safety and their own pace within therapy.
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Keely supports older adolescents and adults. They have experience across a range of difficulties, including:
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Anxiety and depression
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Complex trauma and PTSD
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Dissociation
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Struggles with self-worth
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Experiences related to being part of the LGBTIQ+ community
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Recurring relationship patterns
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Coping with a cancer diagnosis or other health conditions
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Grief and loss
Keely has worked extensively with people impacted by complex trauma and has worked in a senior capacity supporting people in community settings. They have worked with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities during their time as a senior psychologist with an Aboriginal Medical Service. They are passionate about supporting the LGBTIQ+ community and have worked with clients across many different relationship experiences and identities. They have worked in psycho-oncology, supporting people impacted by cancer, as well as people experiencing the loss of a loved one.​
Keely utilises a variety of different approaches, including:
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Internal Family Systems
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Eye Movement and Desensitisation Therapy (EMDR)
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Polyvagal informed therapy
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Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) informed therapy
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Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
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Keely is a STAP accredited supervisor and has experience supporting early career psychologists and students.