Rona Kinnersly

Rona Kinnersly is an AASW social worker with more than 10 years of experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, relationship strain and anger. She helps with trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, compassion fatigue, addictions and grief. Rona encourages practical first steps and recognises how hard it can be to begin therapy. Rona sees people as the experts in their own stories. She focuses on strengths and on small, manageable changes that build confidence. Sessions are straightforward and goal-focused, with space to talk through painful memories and current pressures. Her approach brings together several evidence-informed methods. Rona uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients live by their values when things feel overwhelming. She draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thoughts and build coping skills. Attachment-based ideas guide work on relationship patterns and intimacy-related problems. Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) informed techniques are used when emotional regulation and distress tolerance are key goals. Client-centred therapy underpins a respectful, non-judgemental way of working. Rona has specialist experience around family violence and supporting people recovering from trauma and stress. She also helps those dealing with parenting strains, caregiver stress, ageing or life transitions. To begin, she invites people to take a small step and complete a brief matching questionnaire to find out if they would like to work together.

Approaches that translate well to online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings while choosing actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, anger and motivation problems. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings and actions and teaches practical strategies for worry, low mood and unhelpful behaviour patterns. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how past relationships shape current patterns and can help with intimacy-related issues and relationship strain.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Rona will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most useful, then try methods collaboratively. That can mean combining ACT, CBT and attachment ideas or focusing on one approach for a period while checking in about progress.

Confirm the available session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. They also let people use strategies at home between sessions and practise new skills in real-life settings. Ask about session length and scheduling when you complete the matching questionnaire so arrangements suit everyday routines.