Kathy Tierney is a Recovery Support Worker at Holistic Recovery, bringing a wealth of experience from her work in mental health, disability, and aged care. With a deep passion for therapeutic recovery, Kathy is dedicated to supporting clients on their personal journeys toward healing and wellness. She has a strong belief in the power of creativity and nature to foster well-being and focuses on person-centered, strengths-based practices in her work. Her approach integrates art, music, and creative writing, alongside connections to natural environments, as essential components of recovery.

Kathy holds a Certificate IV in Mental Health, a Certificate III in Home and Community Care, and a Bachelor of Creative Writing with Distinction from Deakin University, among other qualifications. A poet, writer, and musician with a lifelong love of running and yoga, Kathy combines her artistic and therapeutic passions to help clients rebuild their identities in spaces of strength and creativity. She holds a certification in Mental Health First Aid and is committed to empowering those she works with to thrive in a supportive and nurturing environment.