- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and family violence
- Practical coping skills
About Rona
Rona Kinnersly is an AASW social worker with more than 10 years of professional experience in Australia. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, and concerns such as self-esteem and compassion fatigue. Her practice also covers grief, parenting and difficulties with intimacy and addiction.
Rona focuses on practical ways to manage feelings that get in the way of daily life. She uses plain language and short exercises people can try between sessions. Conversations aim to identify small changes that reduce overwhelm and improve coping over time.
Her work includes support after family violence and help for people recovering from trauma. She also offers guidance for carers and older adults facing age-related concerns. Issues like communication problems, control struggles, separation and grief are addressed with clear, step-by-step planning.
Rona draws on several psychological approaches to guide her work. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice what matters to them, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to address unhelpful thoughts and behaviours, and Attachment-Based ideas to look at relationship patterns. Dialectical Behaviour Therapy skills and client-centred techniques are available when useful.
She asks people to start where they are and build manageable goals. Practical tasks, emotion-regulation skills and reflective conversation form the core of sessions. To begin, people follow the site process to match and book a first appointment.
Therapeutic approaches used in remote sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting ruled by them, and then take actions that match what matters to them. It can be useful for anxiety, stress and life changes. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thinking and testing different behaviours to reduce avoidance and worry. It often helps with social anxiety and low mood. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns in close relationships and how early experiences shape expectations; it can help with intimacy issues and communication problems.Finding the right approach is part of how she works. Rona will talk with each person about their goals, preferences and what has helped before. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as progress is made, so the work feels collaborative and practical.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make fitting sessions into busy schedules easier and may suit people who prefer a shorter check-in or not being on camera. Practical benefits include fewer travel demands and the ability to arrange appointments around work, caregiving or other commitments. Appropriately qualified therapists can adapt exercises, homework and skills practice for remote sessions so the same core approaches are used when meeting by distance.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, self-esteem and compassion fatigue among other concerns.
What is her therapy style like?
Sessions are practical and straightforward, using short exercises and discussion to build coping skills and clearer plans.
How much experience does she have?
She has over 10 years of professional experience working in Australia with a range of emotional and relationship issues.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
Rona holds AASW and works in Australia.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside Australia work with her?
She does not take international clients at this time.
How are sessions arranged and what do they cost?
Cost varies by location; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. Exact fees are provided during the booking steps.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.