Bernadette Welham, AASW
Australian social worker for anxiety and family issues
- Stress and anxiety support
- Parenting and family guidance
- Trauma-informed care
About Bernadette Welham
Bernadette Welham is a credentialed social worker based in Australia with five years of professional experience. She holds the AASW credential, which indicates membership in the Australian Association of Social Workers and reflects formal recognition of her training and professional standards.
Bernadette has supported people dealing with stress and anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, and depression. Her practice centers on helping clients navigate difficult life moments and restoring a sense of balance and resilience.
She works from a strengths-based perspective, believing that each person is the expert of their own story and that existing strengths can be used to move through what is challenging. Bernadette acknowledges that beginning therapy can take courage and welcomes those first steps with encouragement and practical support.
Throughout her work she aims to create a respectful, empathetic space where clients can explore their experiences, identify goals, and build strategies to manage symptoms and improve relationships over time.
Bernadette has supported people dealing with stress and anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, and depression. Her practice centers on helping clients navigate difficult life moments and restoring a sense of balance and resilience.
She works from a strengths-based perspective, believing that each person is the expert of their own story and that existing strengths can be used to move through what is challenging. Bernadette acknowledges that beginning therapy can take courage and welcomes those first steps with encouragement and practical support.
Throughout her work she aims to create a respectful, empathetic space where clients can explore their experiences, identify goals, and build strategies to manage symptoms and improve relationships over time.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems Systemic Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Bernadette Welham have?
Bernadette Welham has five years of professional experience working with individuals and families.
Is Bernadette Welham a licensed therapist?
Yes, she holds the credential AASW.
In which languages does Bernadette Welham provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English.
Where is Bernadette Welham located?
Bernadette Welham practices in Australia.
How can I work with Bernadette Welham as my therapist?
You can work with Bernadette Welham through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Bernadette Welham work with international clients?
Bernadette Welham does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Bernadette Welham 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, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. 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.
Online Therapeutic Approaches and Remote Care
Bernadette draws on attachment-based therapy, client-centered therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to guide her online work. Attachment-based therapy focuses on understanding how early relationships shape current patterns and helps people improve connection and safety in close relationships, which is useful for family challenges and intimacy-related concerns.Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and collaboration, helping clients feel heard while exploring their own goals and strengths. This approach supports people facing depression, parenting stress, or life transitions by building on what already works for them.
CBT offers practical tools to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, helpful for managing anxiety, stress, and mood difficulties. Bernadette typically blends these approaches to suit each person’s needs.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. Bernadette works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best match their goals, preferences, and current circumstances, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.
Online therapy with Bernadette is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access consistent care from home or other convenient locations while maintaining an ongoing therapeutic relationship with a licensed professional.