Mary Kedwell

Psychologist & Family Therapist

Mary is an experienced psychologist with expertise in child and youth mental health and educational settings. She holds qualifications from the University of Queensland and spent five years in Child and Youth Mental Health before working in a P-12 co-educational school for 14 years. Mary's work focuses on the impact of systems such as family, school, and society in shaping individuals' experiences and self-perceptions, using a systemic and family-based approach.

Mary’s therapeutic approach integrates various modalities, with a focus on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). She believes anxiety is at the core of most psychological challenges and encourages clients to embrace discomfort as a path to growth, helping them build resilience. She also incorporates Emotion-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Narrative Therapy, Rogerian Psychotherapy, Adlerian Psychology, and Existential Therapy. Mary works with teenagers, adults, and families, providing psychoeducation and a holistic approach to emotional and relational issues. She believes in the power of small steps and aims to make therapy more accessible for clients.