Marie Kedward
Warm, trauma-informed support for life transitions
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About
Marie Kedward is an Accredited Social Worker (AASW) and trauma-informed practitioner with 28 years of experience supporting adults through complex life challenges. Her background spans aged care, dementia support, hospital, community, and women’s services, including work within NSW Health, non-profit organisations, and the Australian Public Service. Across these settings, she has supported older people, carers, and women affected by domestic and family violence, trauma, and ongoing stressors.
Marie works with adults navigating relationship and family difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, caring responsibilities, health changes, ageing, and other major transitions. She has a particular interest in supporting older adults, people living with dementia and their carers, and women who have experienced domestic and family violence or long-term stress.
Her approach is warm, grounded, and collaborative. Marie draws on person-centred, strengths-based, and trauma-informed care, taking time to understand each person’s story, cultural context, and what safety looks like for them. Together, she helps clients set realistic goals, recognise existing strengths, and develop practical strategies to move forward through what they are facing.
Marie aims to offer an open, non-judgemental space where clients can speak freely about their thoughts and feelings, including experiences that may feel difficult to share elsewhere. She sees reaching out for support as a courageous step and focuses on walking alongside clients, helping them make sense of what is happening, and supporting them to take the next steps in their journey.
Marie works with adults navigating relationship and family difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, caring responsibilities, health changes, ageing, and other major transitions. She has a particular interest in supporting older adults, people living with dementia and their carers, and women who have experienced domestic and family violence or long-term stress.
Her approach is warm, grounded, and collaborative. Marie draws on person-centred, strengths-based, and trauma-informed care, taking time to understand each person’s story, cultural context, and what safety looks like for them. Together, she helps clients set realistic goals, recognise existing strengths, and develop practical strategies to move forward through what they are facing.
Marie aims to offer an open, non-judgemental space where clients can speak freely about their thoughts and feelings, including experiences that may feel difficult to share elsewhere. She sees reaching out for support as a courageous step and focuses on walking alongside clients, helping them make sense of what is happening, and supporting them to take the next steps in their journey.
- Location:
- Australia, Australia
- Years Experience:
- 28
- Gender:
- Female
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- Yes
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Coping with life changes
Other areas of experience: Abandonment, Cancer, Communication problems, Control issues, Domestic violence, Isolation / loneliness
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: AASW
- NPI Number:
- License: AASW
Evidence-based therapy, adapted for online support
Marie Kedward uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques with a trauma-informed lens, helping clients approach difficult experiences at a pace that feels manageable. Trauma-informed work focuses on understanding how stress and adversity can shape thoughts, emotions, and relationships, and it can be especially helpful for trauma and abuse, long-term stress, and major life transitions.Her person-centred approach keeps the work anchored in what matters most to the client, including values, culture, and personal goals. This can support people navigating grief and loss, relationship strain, and the emotional impact of health or ageing changes. Marie also works from a strengths-based perspective, which means identifying existing coping skills and resources, then building practical strategies to handle day-to-day pressures such as caregiving stress, family conflict, or loneliness.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Marie works collaboratively with clients to clarify what they want from therapy and to shape sessions around their needs, preferences, and comfort level, adjusting along the way as goals evolve.
Online therapy can make support more accessible and flexible. Clients can connect through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit therapy around work, caring responsibilities, health needs, or changing schedules.
How much experience does Marie Kedward have?
Marie Kedward has 28 years of experience supporting adults through a wide range of life challenges.
Is Marie Kedward a licensed therapist?
Yes. Marie Kedward holds AASW credentials, which indicates she is an Accredited Social Worker.
In which languages does Marie Kedward provide therapy?
Marie Kedward provides therapy in English.
Where is Marie Kedward located?
Marie Kedward is located in Australia.
How can I work with Marie Kedward as my therapist?
You can work with Marie Kedward through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, depending on what fits your needs and scheduling.
Does Marie Kedward work with international clients?
No. Marie Kedward does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Marie Kedward cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.