Rona Kinnersly , AASW

Rona Kinnersly is an experienced Australian social worker with more than 10 years of professional practice, holding the AASW credential. She has developed a focused practice supporting people affected by family violence and trauma, and she brings particular experience in helping clients manage stress, anxiety, parenting challenges, motivation, self-esteem, and confidence.

Rona works with individuals dealing with relationship and family issues, as well as those experiencing compassion fatigue. Her approach is rooted in respect for each person’s strengths and life story. She sees clients as the experts of their own experiences and partners with them to build on existing resources when addressing difficult emotions and past harms.

With training in therapeutic methods that support healing from trauma and relationship distress, Rona emphasizes practical skills alongside emotional processing. She encourages clients to take the step toward therapy when they are ready and acknowledges the courage involved in beginning that process. Rona takes pride in supporting people to move toward greater resilience and improved wellbeing.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Rona draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people clarify their values and build practical actions that align with what matters most. ACT combines mindfulness and behavioral strategies to support coping with difficult thoughts and emotions, and it can be helpful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions.

She also uses Attachment-Based Therapy to explore how early relationships influence current patterns in intimacy and trust. This approach supports people working through relationship difficulties, grief, and the effects of past relational trauma by strengthening emotional connection and regulation.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Rona works with clients to identify goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful, adjusting methods over time so therapy matches each person’s needs and pace.

Online therapy options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - offer flexibility for people juggling work, caregiving, or mobility limitations. These formats make it possible to receive consistent support from licensed professionals and therapists without needing to travel, and they allow sessions to fit more easily into everyday life.