- Stress and anxiety
- Life purpose
- Trauma and PTSD
About Carolyn
Carolyn Perry is an AASW social worker with 20 years' experience and almost a decade running a private practice. She works with adults facing anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress and major life changes. Her focus includes stress, self-esteem and finding life purpose after change.
Carolyn is based on Bribie Island, Queensland. Her PhD examined how therapeutic landscapes support recovery from mental health issues. She uses that research to help people think about how their surroundings and routines affect mood and coping.
In sessions she helps people find a better life balance. That can mean tending to relationships, making time for meaningful activities, or changing everyday habits that drain energy. Conversations are practical and grounded in day-to-day realities.
Her practice draws on several evidence-informed approaches. Carolyn has experience with interpersonal therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing (EMDR), and internal family systems (IFS). She adapts these methods to what each person needs.
People typically work on managing symptoms, rebuilding routines after loss or separation, and clarifying what matters next in work or life. Carolyn supports caregivers coping with stress, people facing workplace difficulties, and those wanting to reconnect with self-worth and purpose.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions
Carolyn commonly draws on cognitive behavioural therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy in her work. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and testing new behaviours to change mood and daily functioning. ACT helps people clarify values and take action that fits those values, even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present.She also uses interpersonal techniques to improve relationships and routines, and she incorporates elements from EMDR and internal family systems when appropriate. Each approach is explained in simple terms and used in ways that fit the person’s goals and situation. Deciding which methods to use is a collaborative process between the therapist and the client.
Confirm the specific session formats available before booking as the biography does not list formats. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example, shorter check-ins during a work break, sessions without travel time, or speaking without needing to be on camera. The therapist will discuss practical arrangements and tailor session length and pacing to suit daily schedules and goals.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What types of concerns does she focus on?
She works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress and coping with major life changes, including workplace and relationship-related strain.
How does she approach someone who feels stuck?
She uses practical, evidence-informed methods and helps people look at routines, relationships and activities that affect wellbeing.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Carolyn has 20 years of experience and has run a private practice for nearly ten years.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is an AASW social worker based on Bribie Island, Queensland, Australia.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.