About Me

Experience

Accredited Specialist Clinical Social Worker

From a young age, Keely was drawn to being of service to others. Keely has dedicated her career to supporting individuals from diverse backgrounds, informed by her lived experiences and her commitment to breaking cycles of intergenerational trauma. Her early exposure to family violence, mental health challenges, and structural disadvantage has shaped her professional focus on trauma, social justice, and human rights. Keely identifies as an Indigenous Australian woman with Palawa heritage, originating from the Peerapper people of Tasmania. Keely currently works online and can offer in person sessions as well as consultations to people located in Northwest Tasmania with NDIS packages.  

Keely specialises in providing support to people who experience psychosocial disability and dual disability. Keely applies advanced trauma-informed care through a person-centred, multidimensional approach integrating psychotherapy, interpersonal neurobiology, mindfulness-based embodiment, psychosocial skill development, and creative expression. Keely’s practice is guided by eco-feminist and anti-oppressive frameworks, with a strong emphasis on addressing structural contributors to trauma and advocating for systemic change.

Keely has a particular interest in the impacts of sexual violence on highly vulnerable and marginalised populations, including women with disabilities, individuals with psychosocial disability or mental health concerns, indigenous communities, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

With more than 15 years of experience in disability support, Keely began her work as a peer support volunteer at age 14 and later co-facilitated an inclusive dance school in rural Tasmania. She completed her Bachelor of Social Work while working across residential and community disability services. Her international experience includes volunteering in Kenya with children with disabilities and displaced communities, and in Sweden with refugees, young families, and equine-assisted therapy programs. She has also contributed to organisations such as Headspace, United Synergies, and the Young Buddies refugee support group.

Keely has worked across clinical and community mental health services and has completed a Master of Advanced Social Work at the University of Melbourne. Her ongoing professional development includes postgraduate study at Harvard Medical School including completing a program in global mental health, trauma and recovery and certification in dissociative identity disorder. She is currently completing a Doctor of Philosophy with the aim of becoming a professor and global leader in trauma-informed practice.

Education

Doctorate of Philosophy

The University of Melbourne

Current

Global Mental Health: Trauma and Recovery

Harvard Medical School Post Graduate Program

Courses: Global Mental Health Principles and Practices, Global Mental Health Action Plan, Human Rights, Trauma and Dignity, Neuroscience of Trauma, Attachment Theory, Stress and Resilience, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Science and Culture Clinical Toolkit, Children, Culture and Trauma, At Risk Groups Mental Health and Well Being, The Damages of Racism, Gender Based Violence, Post Disaster Trauma Recovery, International Development, Psychological Characteristics and Leadership, Cultural Competence, Research in Refugee and Asylum, Biodiversity and Climate Change, Empathy and The Role of the Emotional Bond.

Master of Advanced Social Work Practice

The University of Melbourne

Courses: Advanced Trauma-Informed Care, Disability, International Child and Family Welfare, Implementation Science Theory and Practice, Research Thesis.

Bachelor of Social Work

The University of the Sunshine Coast

Courses: Criminology, Psychology, Sociology, Social Justice, Welfare and the State, Ethics and Professional Practice, Trauma, Bereavement and Crisis Intervention, Understanding Cultural Diversity, Health, Society and Culture, Indigenous Studies, Research Thesis.

Diploma in Sexual Therapy

Australian Online Courses

Courses: Advanced Certificate in Sexual Therapy, Advanced Certificate in Psychology/Counselling, Advanced Certificate in Mediation/Negotiation

Volunteer Experience

Pricing

Keely is able to offer both face to face appointments, either within a persons home environment, in the community and/or in a consultation room in Devonport, Tasmania. Keely can also offer Phone, Zoom and/or telehealth appointments across Australia.

Monday to Friday, 9am-7pm — Outreach and THERAPEUTIC Supports

Pricing and Line Item Numbers

$180.00 per hour Therapeutic Support

15_056_0128_1_3 Assessment, Recommendation, Therapy or Training (including Assistive Technology)

$160.00 per hour Therapeutic Social Support

09_008_0116_6_3 Innovative Community Participation

$190.00 per hour Complex Case Management & Consultation

Group work and social activities

Prices provided in advertisement of group sessions

04_210_0125_6_1 Community, Social and Recreational Activities

Report Writing & Assessments

$190.00 per hour Psychosocial Assessments, Mental State Examination and Complex Case Planning

Clinical SUPERVISION

$190.00 per hour (limited spaces available for monthly sessions)

consultancy and staff training

Please contact me directly at support@keelywalsh.com for further information, outlining your specific requirements.