Marie Kedward, AASW

Marie Kedward is an Accredited Social Worker (AASW) with almost 28 years of experience. She has worked across aged care, dementia support, hospitals, community services and women’s programs. Her practice focuses on helping adults manage relationship stress, grief, trauma and major life changes. Marie has a long history supporting older people, carers and women affected by domestic and family violence. She has experience in NSW Health, non-profit organisations and the Australian Public Service. This background informs her work with people facing health changes, ageing, dementia, caring responsibilities and chronic illness. Her approach is warm, grounded and collaborative. She uses person-centred, strengths-based and trauma-informed ways of working. Sessions begin by listening to a person’s story, understanding cultural context and asking what safety means for them. Together with clients she sets realistic goals and builds on existing strengths. Practical strategies are a focus, so people leave with steps they can try between sessions. The emphasis is on manageable change rather than quick fixes. Marie aims to offer an open, non-judgemental space to talk about difficult feelings or experiences. She describes her role as walking alongside people, helping them make sense of what is happening. The work is paced to each person’s needs and preferences.

Approaches that guide online care

Person-centred practice focuses on your priorities and preferences. It involves listening to your story and working from what you already do well, helping with relationship issues, grief and life transitions.

Strengths-based work identifies existing resources and abilities and uses them to meet current challenges. This approach suits people facing caregiving strain, chronic illness or ageing-related change because it builds on what is already working.

Trauma-informed ways of working mean the therapist pays attention to safety, choice and trust when discussing difficult experiences. This helps people who have experienced abuse or long-term stress to pace the work and avoid being overwhelmed.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with you about goals, preferences and what has helped before, and will adjust techniques as needed. That collaborative process helps find what fits you best.

Practical online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around appointments, caring duties or work. Please confirm which session formats are available before booking, as the biography does not list specific delivery methods. Online work can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when helpful, and make follow-up easier to arrange while still focusing on the issues you want to address.