KK Stanley
Karla-Kai (KK) Stanley (She/Her)
BPsychSc, MSW (Q), GradCertFamilyTher, MAASW (Acc), AMHSW.
KK is an accredited mental health social worker who has worked within hospital settings, private practice, community services, area mental health, and is a co-founder of Holding Compassion. With 8 years of experience in the field, KK has developed expertise in a range of mental health presentations within individuals, as well as interpersonal concerns of couples and families.
KK’s approach to therapy is grounded in evidence-based practices. She uses a variety of therapeutic modalities to assist her clients achieve their goals, including cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and dialectical-behaviour therapy (DBT). Ultimately focusing on person-led therapy; allowing space for collaborative solutions and the optimisation of resources to support people to make their own positive and self-directed change.
Educated with a Master of Social Work from Deakin University, a Bachelor of Psychological Science from The University of New England and a Graduate Certificate of Family Therapy through Bouverie Centre / La Trobe University.
KK is an accredited Medicare focused psychological strategies provider. KK is accepting supervisees, couples, families and individuals aged 16 years and above.
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Both KK and Tania are currently accepting new referrals.
KK offers appointments on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
Tania offers appointments on Fridays and Saturdays.
Email: holdingcompassion@proton.me
Phone: 0421 799 108
Fax: (03) 9125 8296
Postal: P.O. Box 17, Yarraville, VIC, 3012.
Address: 23 Hyde Street, Footscray, VIC, 3011.
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