Rona Kinnersly

Rona Kinnersly is an AASW social worker with more than ten years of clinical experience. She supports people facing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief and depression. She also helps with self-esteem, compassion fatigue, addictions and challenges linked to parenting and intimacy. Rona writes kindly and directly; she sees the person behind the problem and starts from their strengths.

Rona believes clients know their own story and brings a collaborative, respectful approach. Sessions focus on practical steps and building skills that fit everyday life. She uses straightforward tools to manage overwhelming feelings and to rebuild confidence after distressing events.

Her work includes attention to caregiver strain, ageing concerns and issues affecting people with intellectual disability. Rona also helps people cope with major life changes such as separation, loss or career shifts. Communication problems, control issues and recurring guilt or shame are common topics she addresses.

Rona draws on a mix of approaches to match each person's needs. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to clarify values and take meaningful action. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy skills are used for emotion regulation and thinking patterns. Attachment-based and client-centred ideas shape how she builds trust and collaborates with clients.

Rona offers a supportive and practical style. She acknowledges how hard it is to reach out and aims to make the first appointments manageable. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to her availability.

How therapeutic approaches guide online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take small steps that match their values. It is useful when life feels stuck or when someone wants to move toward more meaningful activity. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on practical strategies to change unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns, which can reduce anxiety and low mood. Attachment-Based Therapy pays attention to how relationships and early patterns shape feelings and reactions, and it helps improve connection and emotional safety.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk through goals, preferences and current needs, then suggest techniques and a plan to try. Clients can give feedback as work progresses so the approach is adjusted to what helps most.

Session formats are not specified here, so please confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into busy days, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also helps people try practical exercises and home practice between sessions, so skills can be used in real-life moments.