About Kerry
I Can Lend My Voice When Words Feel Impossible
In the depths of trauma, when everything feels overwhelming and confusing, I can be the voice that speaks for you when you can't find your own. I can offer light within the darkness when hope feels lost. I can help with clarity that emerges from confusion when your world doesn't make sense.
As someone who has walked through complex trauma and challenges, I understand your pain – I've lived it, survived it, and transformed it into my purpose.
I am an advocate who stands alongside you. I can help you find your strength when you can't find it yourself. I can be the bridge between where you are now and where you want to be, helping you find your way.
My lived experience isn't just my story – it's my reason I am still here, in supporting you. It's why I can sit with you in your darkest moments, why I can hold space for your truth without judgment, and why I can offer you authentic hope because I know, with absolute certainty, that healing is possible.
I understand the profound impact of trauma because I've lived it. As a survivor of childhood sexual abuse, family domestic violence, and someone who has navigated the complexities of grief and loss, I bring both professional learnings and authentic compassion to my work.
My journey through darkness has become the foundation of my purpose – to be a beacon of light for others walking similar or different paths. I believe deeply that healing is possible, that your story matters, and that you deserve support that truly understands your experience.
Professional Training Combined with My Own Lived Experiences
With formal qualifications combined with specialised STARS licensing (Systemic Tailored Assessment for Responding to Suicidality), I offer evidenced-based, trauma informed, and person-centered support. Grounded in authentic mutual understanding.
As a Reiki Master Practitioner, and a counsellor I integrate holistic healing approaches that honor the connection between mind, body, and soul.
This unique blend allows me to meet you exactly where you are – whether you need structured therapeutic intervention, gentle energy healing, or simply someone who truly gets it.
Creating Safe Spaces for Every Experience
While I have deep experience supporting people through some of life's most challenging experiences, my door is open to everyone. Your struggle doesn't need to fit a specific category for you to receive support and healing.
I work with individuals of all ages, teenagers, children, and entire families, bringing the same compassionate approach to each unique situation. With current Working with Children and Police Checks, I'm equipped to provide safe, professional support across all age groups.
Advocacy in Action
As a #YouCanTalk Ambassador with beyondblue.org.au, I'm committed to breaking down barriers to mental health conversations. I've contributed my voice and story to numerous campaigns and educational initiatives, including:
Better off with you Campaign
PROP (People Reaching Out to People) educational training videos for health professionals
INNOWELL creating digital health platform for mental health and suicide prevention, supporting GPs and Clinical Psychologists
National Suicide Prevention Strategy 2025
The National Centre of Sexual Assault 2025
My commitment to systemic change and advocacy has also led me to contribute at a national level. From December 2022 to February 2025, I served as a Service Systems Group member for the National Suicide Prevention Office, adding my own lived experience perspective to help develop the National Strategic Suicide Plan. Concurrently, from October 2023 to April 2025, I contributed as a lived experience advisor for Ailec's Lab, providing crucial survivor perspectives on child sexual assault research and initiatives.
Through these platforms, I work to ensure that other survivors receive the understanding and support they deserve from the very first point of contact.