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Eliza Kerle, AASW

Gentle, practical support for anxiety and stress

5 years in practice · based in Australia · sessions in English · online sessions

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About Eliza

Eliza Kerle is an AASW social worker with five years of clinical experience helping people manage anxiety, stress and low mood. She offers calm, practical support for recurring worry and panic, and helps people untangle relationship strain and the effects of past trauma. Her approach is warm and straightforward, aimed at making next steps feel manageable rather than overwhelming.

Eliza focuses on making sessions a place to speak honestly about what is hard right now.

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Background and approach

She listens for patterns that keep problems going and helps clients try small, doable changes. Conversations cover coping skills, understanding emotional triggers, and setting realistic goals for daily life. Her work often addresses grief around abandonment and attachment issues, and the shame that follows abuse or addiction.

She also supports people facing career uncertainty, isolation, or questions of life purpose. When panic attacks or post-traumatic stress symptoms are present, she helps people build practical strategies to reduce symptoms and regain a sense of control. Eliza aims to reduce judgement and increase self-compassion.

Sessions are collaborative; she helps people weigh options and test what works. Her style suits those who want clear, steady support and tools they can use between meetings. She practises in Australia and conducts sessions in English.

Eliza recognises that reaching out takes courage, and she offers steady support for the steps ahead.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Evidence-based talking therapies in her practice focus on helping people understand and change the patterns that drive anxiety and unhelpful behaviour. One approach emphasises learning practical coping strategies and step-by-step behaviour changes to reduce panic and daily worry; this helps when anxiety feels overwhelming and you need concrete tools to try between sessions. Another approach centres on processing the emotional impact of trauma and abuse, working gently to reduce distressing reactions and rebuild a sense of safety and self-worth.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Eliza will talk with each person about their goals, symptoms and preferences, and together they will choose which methods to try. She adapts plans as things change, checking in about what helps and what needs adjusting so the therapy fits the client's life.

Online sessions can be delivered by video calls, phone, live chat or text-based messaging, offering flexibility when schedules are tight. Video calls let people use visual cues and more in-depth discussion. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and are useful for a focused check-in. Live chat or messaging can suit short updates or when writing feels easier than speaking. These options help people fit therapy around work, family and day-to-day demands.
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Questions people ask

What concerns does this counsellor commonly help with?
She helps people with anxiety, stress, depression, relationship difficulties, trauma and issues related to career and purpose.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is warm and straightforward. Sessions focus on clear goals, coping skills and small, practical changes.
What experience does she have working in this area?
She brings five years of professional experience supporting people with anxiety, panic, trauma, addiction and compassion fatigue.
What credentials and location information are provided?
She is listed with the AASW and practises in Australia.
Which languages are used in sessions and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
In what formats are sessions available?
Sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

What this therapist works with

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Experience
5 years
Licensed
Languages
English

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