- ACT and CBT
- Attachment work
- Chronic pain support
About Kim
Kim Wilksch is an Accredited Social Worker with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) and has three years of professional experience. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, family difficulties, grief, depression and major life changes. Kim also draws on personal experience as a parent and someone living with chronic pain.
She uses straightforward conversation and practical skills in sessions. That can mean talking through what is most pressing, learning ways to manage difficult feelings, and building clearer communication habits. Kim combines evidence-informed methods with real-life strategies to support day-to-day coping.
Kim works with people affected by domestic and family violence, including the emotional and practical impacts that follow. She supports those facing bereavement and end-of-life concerns, and helps carers managing long-term stress. She also assists people living with chronic illness or pain, using her own lived experience to inform her approach.
For clients who bring faith into therapy, Kim offers options that respect Christian beliefs and theological perspectives; she also provides non-religious support for people who prefer that. She includes psychoeducation and practical exercises in sessions, so clients leave with clear tools to try between meetings.
Her common methods include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Client-Centred Therapy, alongside attachment-focused work and mindfulness practices. Kim aims to help people build self-care routines, address communication problems, and find manageable steps through difficult changes.
How Kim uses therapy approaches online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and on choosing actions that match personal values. It can help with anxiety, low mood and making decisions during life transitions.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings and behaviours interact, then practises small behavioural changes and thinking strategies to reduce distress. It is useful for anxiety, depression and managing day-to-day problems.
Attachment-Based Therapy explores patterns in close relationships and how those patterns affect current behaviour and emotions. That work can help with relationship difficulties, communication problems and feelings of abandonment.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Kim will discuss goals and preferences with each person and choose methods collaboratively. That might mean trying one approach at first, then adapting techniques as priorities change.
Specific online session formats are not listed here, so confirm available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around study, work and caring responsibilities, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. The therapist will explain practical arrangements once you start the matching process.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, family difficulties, grief, depression and coping with life changes, plus related concerns such as communication problems and isolation.
How does she approach therapy?
Her style mixes Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Client-Centred and attachment work, with mindfulness and practical exercises to use between sessions.
What experience does she have?
She has three years of professional experience and also draws on personal experience as a parent and someone living with chronic pain.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an Accredited Social Worker with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) and practices in Australia.
Can she work with someone who prefers a religious perspective?
Yes. She can integrate Christian theological perspectives if requested, and will also offer non-religious approaches for those who prefer them.
What session formats are offered?
Session formats are not specified here; please confirm current session options before booking so you know whether video or phone sessions are available.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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