- Anxiety and phobia
- Trauma and PTSD
- Interpersonal therapy
About Carolyn
Carolyn Perry is an AASW social worker with 20 years' experience and almost a decade running a private practice. She works with adults facing anxiety, depression, trauma and major life adjustments, including social anxiety and phobia.
She is based on Bribie Island, Queensland, and completed a PhD on therapeutic landscapes and recovery from mental health issues. That research informs how she thinks about environment, routine and meaningful activity when supporting people to manage stress and mood problems.
Sessions focus on practical steps to improve day-to-day balance. Carolyn helps people notice what matters to them, build healthier patterns in relationships, and manage environmental stressors. She also supports people dealing with caregiver strain, workplace stress, separation and communication problems.
Her practice draws on several evidence-based techniques. She uses interpersonal methods, acceptance and commitment approaches, cognitive behaviour strategies, and parts work where helpful. Eye movement and desensitisation methods are also part of her toolkit for trauma-related concerns.
Carolyn adapts what she uses to the person in front of her. She talks through options and explains why a particular approach might suit a specific issue. The focus is on clear steps people can practise between sessions to manage symptoms and build a more manageable routine.
How evidence-based methods translate to online sessions
Carolyn commonly uses interpersonal methods, acceptance and commitment approaches, and cognitive behaviour strategies. Interpersonal work focuses on patterns in relationships and communication and suits people who want clearer ways to manage difficult interactions. Acceptance and commitment approaches help people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose values-guided actions, which can be useful for anxiety and life changes. Cognitive behaviour strategies break down thinking and behaviour patterns into manageable steps, and work well for worry and low mood.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Carolyn will talk through options and help choose techniques that match a person's goals, needs and preferences. Sessions are collaborative and may combine different methods as appropriate for the issue being addressed.
The original biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people continue work with an appropriately qualified therapist while balancing work, caregiving or other commitments.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
Which concerns does she help with?
She works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and major life adjustments, including social anxiety and phobia.
What is her style of therapy?
She uses practical, evidence-based techniques and adapts methods to each person's needs, explaining steps clearly and offering exercises to try between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 20 years' experience as a social worker and has run a private practice for nearly ten years.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is an AASW social worker based on Bribie Island in Queensland, Australia.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions billed?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.