Marie Kedward, AASW

Marie Kedward is an Accredited Social Worker (AASW) and a trauma-informed practitioner with 28 years of experience working across aged care, dementia support, hospitals, community programs and women’s services. She has provided care within NSW Health, non-profit organisations and the Australian Public Service, supporting older people, family carers and women affected by domestic and family violence, trauma and complex life stressors.

Marie works with adults experiencing relationship difficulties, family conflict, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, caring responsibilities, health-related changes, ageing and other major life transitions. She has a particular interest in supporting older adults, people living with dementia and their carers, as well as women who have experienced domestic or family violence or sustained periods of high stress.

Her therapeutic style is warm, grounded and collaborative. Marie draws on person-centred, strengths-based and trauma-informed ways of working, taking time to hear each person’s story, consider cultural context and understand what safety means for them. Together with clients she sets realistic goals, builds on existing strengths and identifies practical strategies to navigate current challenges.

Marie aims to provide an open, non-judgemental space where clients can speak about difficult thoughts and feelings. She views reaching out for support as a courageous step and sees her role as walking alongside people to help make sense of their situation and to support practical next steps toward a more hopeful future.