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- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Communication skills
- Grief and loss support
About Kim
AASW social worker with three years' experience, Kim Wilksch helps people facing stress, anxiety, family conflict, grief and depression. She combines professional training with personal experience to support adults working through life changes and relationship strains.
Kim draws on both lived and learned experience. She has supported people affected by domestic and family violence, and she speaks from experience about chronic pain. She also brings theological study when clients want faith-informed support, and she offers non-religious approaches for others.
In sessions Kim focuses on practical skills. She uses strategies to manage anxiety and depression, builds communication techniques, and works on self-care routines that fit everyday life. Psychoeducation is part of her work, so clients learn why specific steps can help and how to use them between sessions.
Her clinical approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Attachment-Based and Client-Centred methods. She also uses trauma-aware mindfulness, motivational interviewing and solution-focused techniques when appropriate.
Kim pays attention to grief, loss and end-of-life issues, caregiver stress, and complex feelings such as guilt, shame and abandonment. She supports people dealing with divorce, infidelity and family breakdowns, and she offers ways to manage isolation and chronic illness.
Sessions are conducted in English and organised through the site process. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the See online therapy options button.
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How her approaches work in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on values-based action and teaching practical skills to live with difficult thoughts and feelings. ACT can help with anxiety, stress and coping with life changes by encouraging small, value-driven steps. Attachment-Based Therapy pays attention to relationship patterns that affect how people relate and communicate; it can help with family conflict, trust issues and recurring relationship difficulties.Finding the best approach is collaborative. The therapist will work with the client to identify goals, try methods that match those goals, and adjust techniques as needed. Clients can expect to discuss what is helpful and what to change so the work fits their circumstances.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around daily routines, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people use quieter surroundings or avoid being on camera if that helps, and techniques such as mindfulness exercises, CBT worksheets and communication practice translate well to remote sessions. Appropriately qualified therapists will discuss practical arrangements and recommend the format that best supports the client's goals.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, family problems, grief and depression, plus issues like chronic illness, caregiver stress and communication breakdowns.
What therapeutic approaches does she use?
Her practice includes Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Attachment-Based and Client-Centred work alongside mindfulness and motivational interviewing.
How much experience does she have?
She has three years of professional experience as an Accredited Social Worker with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
Where is she based and what credential does she hold?
She is located in Australia and is an Accredited Social Worker with the AASW.
Are sessions offered in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The biography did not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.