- Family of origin issues
- Stress and anxiety
- Attachment-based work
About Kate
Kate Dew is an AASW social worker with four years of professional experience in Australia. She works with stress and anxiety, relationship concerns, family problems and issues arising from trauma and abuse. She also supports people dealing with self-esteem and related life challenges.
Kate uses practical conversation to help people notice patterns that keep repeating from their family of origin. She treats the person in front of her as the expert on their life. Sessions aim to build on strengths and small changes, not to blame parents or past choices.
Her way of working draws on attachment-based ideas and client-centred practice. That means looking at how early relationships shape expectations, and listening closely to what matters to each person. Mindfulness and solution-focused techniques are used to bring short-term relief and clearer next steps.
Kate sees therapy as collaborative. She helps people pinpoint one or two workable goals and tries simple strategies to reduce anxiety or improve communication. Progress is reviewed regularly so plans can be adjusted.
People come for many reasons, including blended family issues, caregiver stress, body image, divorce and separation, fatherhood questions, and forgiveness. She also addresses ageing and geriatric issues and concerns related to gender dysphoria when they relate to the person's current goals.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Kate uses attachment-based ideas to look at how early relationships shape current expectations and responses. In an online discussion this can help identify patterns in relationships and communication that feel stuck. Client-centred work means the conversation follows the person's priorities, with the therapist reflecting and clarifying what matters most.She also draws on mindfulness techniques to help with grounding and noticing stress in the body, and solution-focused methods to set small, achievable goals between sessions. These approaches suit people who want clear steps and practical coping strategies alongside reflective conversation. Choosing the right mix of approaches is part of the work; the therapist will collaborate with the client to decide what fits their needs and preferences.
The exact session formats available should be confirmed before booking. Please check current options rather than assuming a particular format. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into busy days, allow quieter check-ins that do not always need video, or provide shorter contact for focused problem-solving. The emphasis is on practical ways to make therapy fit everyday life while using attachment, client-centred and mindfulness practices to support progress.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family problems, plus trauma and abuse and self-esteem issues.
What is her therapeutic style?
She combines attachment-based approaches with client-centred listening, and uses mindfulness and solution-focused techniques to find practical steps.
How much experience does she have?
She has four years of professional experience working with adults on relationship and family-related issues.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She holds AASW and practises in Australia.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients book with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How does payment and cost work?
Costs vary with location and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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