Therapist listings are provided by BetterHelp. We will earn a commission at no additional cost to you if you use our links to purchase.

Kelsey Pearsall

Kelsey Pearsall, AASW

AASW social worker - anxiety and relationships

Australia

See online therapy options
Credentials
AASW
Registration
AASW, Australia / 487368
Experience
4 years
Languages
English
Location
Australia
  • Attachment-based practice
  • Client-centred approach
  • Mindfulness techniques

About Kelsey

Kelsey Pearsall is an AASW social worker with four years of professional experience in Australia. She works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, parenting challenges, low self-esteem, and confidence difficulties. Kelsey also supports people facing trauma, depression, career questions and compassion fatigue.

Her style is straightforward and conversational. She encourages people to talk about what is worrying them and to notice small changes that help day to day. Sessions focus on practical steps as well as making space to name difficult feelings. Kelsey uses clear, simple language during conversations so the next steps feel achievable.

Kelsey draws on attachment-based ideas to look at how relationships shape expectations and responses. She also uses client-centred methods that let the person guide what matters most in sessions. Mindfulness techniques are offered to build present-moment awareness and reduce overwhelm.

Narrative approaches are used to help people tell their stories differently, and motivational interviewing supports decisions about change. Together these approaches aim to help people manage social anxiety and phobia, cope with life changes, and improve communication in relationships. Kelsey helps people notice patterns and try small, testable shifts.

People interested in starting are invited to take a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. The intake process is explained clearly so the first appointment can focus on immediate concerns and practical tools.

Approaches used in online sessions

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how close relationships shape feelings and reactions. It can help when anxiety, trust or repeated conflicts make social situations harder to manage. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and following the person's priorities, helping people voice their worries and decide what to work on next. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention practices to reduce overwhelm and increase calm in moments of stress.

Finding the right combination of approaches is part of the process. The therapist will work together with the person to choose methods that fit their goals and preferences. That exploration is collaborative and adjusts as needs change.

Confirm the current session options before booking so you know how appointments are scheduled. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. When video is difficult, many people use audio or other agreed formats to keep the session manageable and focused on practical steps.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsParenting issuesSelf esteem

Also works with

Trauma and abuseCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Blended family issuesBody imageCommitment issuesCommunication problemsEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeSelf-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapySystemic Therapy

Experience

4+ years

Listed in

Australia

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she work with?

She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, parenting, self-esteem, trauma, depression and related issues such as social anxiety and phobia.

What is her therapeutic style?

Her style is conversational and practical, using gentle reflection and steps you can try between sessions.

How much experience does she have?

She has four years of professional experience working with a range of concerns including confidence and compassion fatigue.

Where is she based and what credential does she hold?

She practises in Australia and holds AASW as her listed credential.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients book sessions?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are sessions priced?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

Kelsey PearsallAASW

See online therapy options