Hi, I’m Kerrianne

I’m a qualified mental health social worker with more than 15 years’ experience. I offer counselling in Bairnsdale and surrounding areas. I grew up here in East Gippsland and I’m based at Bairnsdale Natural Health. Because I live and work in this community, I understand what life is like here, the distance from services, the pressure of rural life, and the things people don’t always talk about. I bring all of that into the room with us.

Before I opened my private practice, I worked in hospitals, mental health services, bushfire recovery, family violence, disability and community health. That background means I look at the whole picture, not just your symptoms, but your life.

I work in a way that starts with what matters to you. We build on what you already have, and we go at a pace that feels okay. I won’t push you to talk about anything you’re not ready for.


Kerrianne’s background

Previously worked in

  • Community Mental Health-LaTrobe Regional Hospital 

  • Trauma recovery — bushfires, complex trauma, family violence

  • Hospital social work-Bairnsdale

  • Community Health Sector — whole-of-life support

How Kerrianne works

  • Focused Psychological Strategies (FPS) — Medicare funded

  • Trauma-informed care

  • Strengths-based therapy

  • Attachment theory

  • Solution-focused therapy

  • Mindfulness

  • Psycho-education

  • Problem solving

Qualifications & Registrations

  • AMHSW — Accredited Mental Health Social Worker

  • Medicare provider — Better Access to Mental Health Care

  • Developmental Psychiatry-Monash University

  • WorkSafe, TAC, DVA — registered provider

  • Victims of Crime — registered practitioner

  • FAS — registered provider.

How Kerrianne Works

  • Focused Psychological Strategies (FPS) — Medicare funded

  • Trauma-informed care

  • Strengths-based therapy

  • Attachment theory

  • Solution-focused therapy

  • Mindfulness

  • Psycho-education

  • Problem solving

Qualifications

  • AMHSW — Accredited Mental Health Social Worker

  • Medicare provider — Better Access to Mental Health Care

  • Developmental Psychiatry-Monash University

  • WorkSafe, TAC, DVA — registered provider

  • Victims of Crime — registered practitioner

  • FAS — registered provider.

Previously Worked In

  • Community Mental Health-LaTrobe Regional Hospital 

  • Trauma recovery — bushfires, complex trauma, family violence

  • Hospital social work-Bairnsdale

  • Community Health Sector — whole-of-life support

What is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker?

An AMHSW is a university-trained health professional who has completed extra specialist training in mental health. AMHSWs are one of only three allied health professions that Medicare recognises for mental health support — alongside psychologists and occupational therapists. They look at the whole person, not just the problem. Kerrianne is a proud AASW.

15+ years experience

30 hours of ongoing training every year

Bound by the AASW Code of Ethics

Real support.

Your Pace.

Your Goals.

Submit the inquiry form to discuss your objectives and determine how I can help.