Geraldine McKay
Accredited Mental Health Social Worker, Accredited Supervisor and Couple and Family Therapist, N/A
She / Her
Verified by Connecting Mental Health
I focus on Bowen Family System, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic Therapy, Relationship, Suicide Prevention, Trauma Focused
Geraldine McKay is an experienced Mental Health Social Worker, Couple and Family Therapist, Clinical Supervisor, and Educator with over two decades of practice in diverse settings across government, non-government, academic, and private sectors. As Principal Therapist in her private practice, she offers therapy for individuals, couples, and families, as well as clinical supervision, consultancy, and professional training. Her clinical background includes work in trauma, psycho-oncology, workplace mental health, and family systems. She has provided counselling and supervision in various clinical and organisational settings and has extensive experience supporting staff wellbeing, designing mental health strategies, and responding to critical incidents. She also delivers culturally responsive practice and promotes Indigenous perspectives within therapeutic and supervisory frameworks. Geraldine’s approach integrates systemic and strengths-based principles with core social work values. She is passionate about enhancing workforce capability, fostering professional development, and supporting the wellbeing of individuals and communities. Her work is grounded in clinical governance, cultural safety, and an unwavering commitment to evidence-informed practice.
My Practice at a Glance
5/2-4 Blamey St, Revesby, New South Wales, 2212, Australia
Available In Person, Telehealth
I offer sessions on Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm. After hours appointments by request only.
I focus on Bowen Family System, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic Therapy, Relationship, Suicide Prevention, Trauma Focused
I see Adolescent, Adult, Elders, Family, Individuals, Couples
Rates & Rebates
Individual Sessions $Individual sessions $200 for 60 minutes
Couple Sessions $Couple and Family sessions $240 for 60 minutes
Accepts Medicare Rebate
Concession rate: apply if you may be eligible
Geraldine McKay is an experienced Mental Health Social Worker, Couple and Family Therapist, Clinical Supervisor, and Educator with over two decades of practice in diverse settings across government, non-government, academic, and private sectors. As Principal Therapist in her private practice, she offers therapy for individuals, couples, and families, as well as clinical supervision, consultancy, and professional training. Her clinical background includes work in trauma, psycho-oncology, workplace mental health, and family systems. She has provided counselling and supervision in various clinical and organisational settings and has extensive experience supporting staff wellbeing, designing mental health strategies, and responding to critical incidents. She also delivers culturally responsive practice and promotes Indigenous perspectives within therapeutic and supervisory frameworks. Geraldine’s approach integrates systemic and strengths-based principles with core social work values. She is passionate about enhancing workforce capability, fostering professional development, and supporting the wellbeing of individuals and communities. Her work is grounded in clinical governance, cultural safety, and an unwavering commitment to evidence-informed practice.
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Social Work
- Master of Social Work
- Graduate Certificate in Social Administration
Specialises In
- Anxiety
- Counselling
- Couples
- Depression
- Elder mental health
- Family
- Grief & loss
- Supervision
- Teams - Workplace
- WorkCover
Experience & Expertise
Top Expertise
- Geraldine McKay is a highly experienced Mental Health Social Worker
- Couple and Family Therapist
- Clinical Supervisor
- and Educator with a career spanning over two decades. Her diverse practice includes delivering therapeutic services to individuals
- couples
- and families across a range of mental health
- relationship
- trauma
- and psycho-social issues. In private practice since 2008
- Geraldine provides counselling
- clinical and social work supervision
- training
- consultancy
- and short-term interventions under Medicare and Employee Assistance Programs. She is a qualified Mental Health First Aid Instructor and has delivered numerous workshops
- courses
- and professional development sessions across the community and health sectors. Her supervisory roles include providing clinical supervision to postgraduate psychology and social work students
- as well as to professional staff across health
- community
- aged care
- and counselling services. She has coordinated student clinics
- supported the development of culturally safe practice
- and facilitated reflective learning environments. Geraldine has contributed to the design and facilitation of advanced supervision training
- trauma-informed programs
- and psycho-oncology services. Her clinical expertise extends to group work
- psychoeducation
- critical incident response
- and organisational wellbeing strategy. She has also held senior roles overseeing multidisciplinary teams
- managing complex casework
- and supporting staff during high-pressure and crisis situations. Throughout her career
- Geraldine has maintained a strong focus on systemic practice
- family therapy
- and ethical
- client-centred care. She has extensive experience in supervision
- team development
- stakeholder engagement
- and service coordination
- along with a deep commitment to cultural responsiveness and mental health leadership. Her approach is grounded in reflective practice
- clinical governance
- and the integration of social work values with evidence-based therapeutic interventions. Geraldine is passionate about fostering resilience
- professional growth
- and emotionally healthy systems at individual
- team
- and organisational levels.
Area Of Interests
- My areas of interest include leadership development and supporting teams to grow and function effectively. I am passionate about helping leaders and staff build confidence
- resilience
- and the reflective capacity required for sustainable and ethical practice. I value the opportunity to contribute to strong team cultures where collaboration
- accountability
- and psychological safety are prioritised. I am particularly interested in integrative approaches to supervision within agencies
- drawing on systemic
- relational
- and reflective models to support practitioners in complex roles. Supervision is a space where growth
- ethical reflection
- and emotional processing intersect
- and I strive to create environments where supervisees feel safe
- challenged
- and empowered. In my therapeutic work
- I focus on supporting couples and families to build their capacity to navigate life’s transitions and challenges. Whether facing relationship strain
- parenting concerns
- or broader life changes
- I aim to help clients identify strengths
- improve communication
- and find meaningful pathways forward together. Across all aspects of my work
- I am committed to creating a non-judgemental
- respectful space where individuals feel heard
- supported
- and understood. I believe that personal growth is fostered through connection
- compassion
- and curiosity
- and I am dedicated to helping clients and teams move toward greater wellbeing and purpose.
Primary Location
5/2-4 Blamey St, Revesby, New South Wales, 2212, Australia
My Practice at a Glance
5/2-4 Blamey St, Revesby, New South Wales, 2212, Australia
Available In Person, Telehealth
I offer sessions on Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm. After hours appointments by request only.
I focus on Bowen Family System, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic Therapy, Relationship, Suicide Prevention, Trauma Focused
I see Adolescent, Adult, Elders, Family, Individuals, Couples
Rates & Rebates
Individual Sessions $Individual sessions $200 for 60 minutes
Couple Sessions $Couple and Family sessions $240 for 60 minutes
Accepts Medicare Rebate
Concession rate: apply if you may be eligible