About Me

Experience

Specialist Clinical Social Worker

Keely specialises in supporting people experiencing psychosocial disability and dual disability, with a particular focus on complex trauma and the impacts of trauma on psychological, relational and everyday functioning. She provides advanced trauma-informed care through a person-centred and multidimensional approach, integrating psychotherapy, interpersonal neurobiology, psychosocial skill development and creative expression.

Keely draws on a range of evidence-informed therapeutic approaches, including Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), interpersonal psychotherapy, somatic and body-based approaches, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), narrative therapy and mindfulness-based approaches. Her practice is responsive to each person's individual experiences, strengths, needs and goals.

Keely has a particular interest in the impacts of sexual violence and complex trauma among highly vulnerable and marginalised populations, including women with disabilities, people experiencing psychosocial disability or mental health concerns, Indigenous communities, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Her practice is informed by a commitment to culturally responsive, trauma-informed and anti-oppressive approaches that recognise the broader social and systemic contexts in which trauma and disability occur.

With more than 15 years of experience across the disability sector and over 10 years of experience in mental health, Keely has worked across community, residential and clinical settings. She subsequently established her private practice, where she has worked extensively with people accessing the NDIS and developed specialist expertise in psychosocial disability, complex trauma and trauma-informed therapeutic practice.

Keely holds a Master of Advanced Social Work from the University of Melbourne. Her commitment to advanced professional development includes postgraduate study through Harvard Medical School, including completion of the Global Mental Health: Trauma and Recovery program, as well as specialised training in dissociative identity disorder.

Keely is currently completing a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), examining the experiences of people with psychosocial disability and trauma histories within the NDIS. Her doctoral research, alongside her clinical practice, reflects her broader goal of contributing to the development of trauma-informed practice, research and policy and becoming a leading academic and practitioner in the field.

Education

Doctorate of Philosophy

The University of Melbourne

Current

Global Mental Health: Trauma and Recovery

Harvard Medical School Post Graduate Program

Courses: Global Mental Health Principles and Practices, Global Mental Health Action Plan, Human Rights, Trauma and Dignity, Neuroscience of Trauma, Attachment Theory, Stress and Resilience, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Science and Culture Clinical Toolkit, Children, Culture and Trauma, At Risk Groups Mental Health and Well Being, The Damages of Racism, Gender Based Violence, Post Disaster Trauma Recovery, International Development, Psychological Characteristics and Leadership, Cultural Competence, Research in Refugee and Asylum, Biodiversity and Climate Change, Empathy and The Role of the Emotional Bond.

Master of Advanced Social Work Practice

The University of Melbourne

Courses: Advanced Trauma-Informed Care, Disability, International Child and Family Welfare, Implementation Science Theory and Practice, Research Thesis.

Bachelor of Social Work

The University of the Sunshine Coast

Courses: Criminology, Psychology, Sociology, Social Justice, Welfare and the State, Ethics and Professional Practice, Trauma, Bereavement and Crisis Intervention, Understanding Cultural Diversity, Health, Society and Culture, Indigenous Studies, Research Thesis.

Diploma in Sexual Therapy

Australian Online Courses

Courses: Advanced Certificate in Sexual Therapy, Advanced Certificate in Psychology/Counselling, Advanced Certificate in Mediation/Negotiation

Pricing

Keely is able to offer both face to face appointments, either within a persons home environment, in the community and/or in a consultation room in Devonport, Tasmania. Keely can also offer Phone, Zoom and/or telehealth appointments across Australia.

Monday to Friday, 9am-7pm — Outreach and THERAPEUTIC Supports

Pricing and Line Item Numbers

$180.00 per hour Therapeutic Support

15_056_0128_1_3 Assessment, Recommendation, Therapy or Training (including Assistive Technology)

$160.00 per hour Therapeutic Social Support

09_008_0116_6_3 Innovative Community Participation

$190.00 per hour Complex Case Management & Consultation

Group work and social activities

Prices provided in advertisement of group sessions

04_210_0125_6_1 Community, Social and Recreational Activities

Report Writing & Assessments

$190.00 per hour Psychosocial Assessments, Mental State Examination and Complex Case Planning

Clinical SUPERVISION

$190.00 per hour (limited spaces available for monthly sessions)

consultancy and staff training

Please contact me directly at support@keelywalsh.com for further information, outlining your specific requirements.

Book an Appointment

Taking the first step towards support can feel daunting. If you’re ready to explore whether we’re the right fit, you can book an appointment online. Sessions are provided online, offering a safe, flexible and confidential space to work through what’s happening and develop an approach that feels right for you.

Book your appointment today and take the first step towards feeling understood, supported and empowered.