- Trauma-informed
- Person-centred
- Practical strategies
About Marie
Marie Kedward is an Accredited Social Worker (AASW) with 28 years of practical experience. She has worked across aged care, dementia support, hospital settings, community services and women’s services. Her background includes roles in NSW Health, non-profit organisations and the Australian Public Service.
She supports adults facing relationship difficulties, family conflict, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, caring responsibilities and major life changes. Marie often works with older people, carers and women impacted by domestic and family violence or long-term stress. Money and financial issues are listed among the concerns she addresses alongside health and ageing challenges.
Marie’s style is warm, grounded and collaborative. She uses a person-centred, strengths-based and trauma-informed approach and takes time to hear each person’s story and cultural context. Sessions focus on clear, realistic goals and on building practical strategies from existing strengths.
In appointments she aims to offer a non-judgemental space where people can speak openly about difficult subjects. She helps clients make sense of what they are facing and work out next steps they can try between sessions. The emphasis is on small, achievable changes rather than quick fixes.
Her long experience working with older adults and carers informs practical suggestions for daily life and planning. Marie also brings knowledge of domestic and family violence dynamics when supporting women who have experienced abuse. People looking for steady, practical support through transitions often choose to work with her.
Therapeutic approaches and online support
Marie uses evidence-based, person-centred and trauma-informed approaches that focus on practical change. A person-centred approach means sessions centre on the client’s priorities and preferences, helping to set goals that feel relevant and doable. This approach is useful for relationship concerns, grief and life transitions.A strengths-based method highlights what a person already does well and builds on those resources. It helps with coping under stress, caregiver strain and the practical challenges of ageing or chronic illness by finding realistic, step-by-step options.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Marie will collaborate with each client to identify which methods suit their needs and goals. She reviews progress and adapts strategies so the plan stays relevant and achievable.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking as formats are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow quicker check-ins during challenging periods. Some formats also work well when clients prefer shorter conversations or need lower bandwidth than video requires. Discussing practical arrangements during booking helps match the session style to everyday life.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Marie commonly help with?
She supports adults with relationship difficulties, family conflict, trauma and abuse, grief, caring responsibilities and coping with major life changes. Money and financial issues are also included among the concerns she addresses.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her approach is warm, grounded and collaborative. She uses person-centred, strengths-based and trauma-informed ways of working to set realistic goals and find practical strategies.
How much experience does she have?
Marie has 28 years of experience in aged care, dementia support, hospitals, community services and women’s services across NSW Health, non-profits and the Australian Public Service.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an Accredited Social Worker, AASW, and practises in Australia.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside Australia see her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are costs and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are accessed through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start therapy with Marie?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.