Experience

Silky Oaks Children's Haven

• Australia
• Individual and Family Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Child And Family Therapist

  • Oct 2022 - Present



Carly Kelly-Fairweather Counsellor

• Brisbane, Australia

• Private Practice

  • Jun 2018 - Present

  With more than 18 years’ experience as a counsellor, I am committed to supporting women, men and families around parenting, disability, lifespan transitions, grief and loss, and perinatal mental health. I have a long-standing interest in how transitions and changes across the lifespan affects people differently. I am passionate about the transition to parenthood and the impact this can have on all aspects of a client’s life, particularly when diagnosed disability adds to the complexity and grief that is already associated with this time of life. I believe during this often-isolating time, connecting into appropriate counselling services is essential in maintaining the mental health of the family unit. Of further benefit is my experience in managerial roles within government and non-government agencies. Within these roles I have provided clinical supervision to a number of counsellors, case managers and support workers to encourage best practice. Practice areas of interest o Transition to parenthood. o Grief and loss. o Expectations vs reality. o Disability. o Perinatal mental health. o Complex family relationships. o General counselling. o Clinical supervision. Therapeutic approach My counselling framework is guided by an integrative theories approach to therapy, as I believe that by drawing on a number of different theories including Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), Strength-Based, Person-Centred and Attachment Informed Therapy allows for a more individualised treatment plan. I strongly believe that clients are the experts in their own life. Show less



Griffith University

• Australia
• Education Management
• 700 & Above Employee

• Tutor

  • Jul 2021 - Dec 2021



Pregnancy Counselling Link

• Australia
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Business Manger & Senior Counsellor

  • Jan 2017 - Jan 2019



Department of Communities Disability Services

• Clinican

  • Jan 2013 - Jan 2017

  Providing Case Management and clinical intervention for complex clients within a community setting. Assessing, Analysing and Implementing complex case management strategies to a range of clients from differing ages and disabilities. Engaging and coordinating stakeholder meetings within the department as well as within a community setting. Working collaboratively with multi-disciplinary team members. Actively engaged in working parties to implement ongoing clinical structure and frameworks around Case Management and service delivery. Show less



Ageing Disability and Home Care, Department of Human Services

• Government Administration
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Manager Community Access

  • Jun 2011 - Sep 2012

  Accountable for leading and managing a team of Case Managers, Psychologist, Physiotherapist, Speech Pathologist and Occupational Therapist in the provision of professional service delivery so quality outcomes are achieved for people with a disability, their families and carers. Undertaking a program of quality assessment and practice standard monitoring to ensure that good outcomes are achieved for clients and standards are assessed against the requirements of the organisations practice framework. Identifying and maximisation the opportunities of staff to develop innovative and flexible service delivery options. Provide professional supervision to all staff members. Complete accurate and extensive regional and local level written communication. Document and report on accurate data including budget restraints. Providing project management support to a regional project with a highly complex client group. Negotiate and communicate effectively with internal and external service providers. Show less



Ageing, Disability and Home Care, Family and Community Services NSW

• Sydney, Australia

• Senior Case Manager

  • Jan 2009 - Jun 2011

  Providing extensive Case Managment services to people with complex needs whilst initiating and completing specialised intervention strategies. Undertaking complex investigations and special projects and providing high level advice with regard to current policy and procedures. Implementing culturally appropriate case management practices. Mentoring and coaching Case Managers/Students and Cadets. Implementing and delivering training packages Writing complex case plans, reports and submissions to higher bodies. Show less



Save the Children QLD

• Brisbane, Australia

• Counsellor

  • Dec 2006 - Dec 2008

  Providing intensive counselling interventions for young people, children and families surrounding domestic violence, homelessness, substance abuse, disability, grief & loss, sexual abuse, child protection concerns and other trauma related issues. Advocacy, community networking, practical support, housing, modelling appropriate parenting behaviours and court support. Case planning , mentoring and case management Working alongside a number of Save the Children programmes as well as networking regularly with interagencies and governmental bodies. Show less



Relationship Assistance and Family Therapy Services

• Brisbane, Australia

• Counsellor

  • May 2005 - Dec 2006

  Intensive support to families and their children who where at risk of statutory intervention. Support in areas such as practical living skills, parenting skills and anger management. Counselling children, young people and families in areas such as domestic violence, child protection, self esteem, relationship counselling and child abuse; sexual and physical. Report and Policy writing. Developed and facilitated a number of Productive Parenting groups. Intensive support to families and their children who where at risk of statutory intervention. Support in areas such as practical living skills, parenting skills and anger management. Counselling children, young people and families in areas such as domestic violence, child protection, self esteem, relationship counselling and child abuse; sexual and physical. Report and Policy writing. Developed and facilitated a number of Productive Parenting groups.