Kim Wilksch

Kim Wilksch is an AASW counsellor who helps people facing separation, grief and major life changes. She writes plainly and listens closely, offering practical steps for stress, anxiety and depression. Kim draws on both personal experience and professional training to support people through difficult transitions.

She has three years of clinical experience and a background that includes Christian theological study, which she can use when that fits a client’s needs. She also supports people who prefer non-religious approaches. Kim often blends conversation, skills practice and reflective work in sessions.

Kim uses therapies such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to help clients notice unhelpful patterns and try different ways of responding. Attachment-based ideas guide work on relationship habits and communication, especially when trust or connection has been damaged.

Her practice includes work with survivors of domestic and family violence, people living with chronic pain or illness, and those coping with ageing, caregiver stress or end-of-life concerns. She also addresses issues like abandonment, infidelity, guilt, shame and loneliness, helping people rebuild routines and supports.

Practical tools, mindfulness and psychoeducation are common in sessions. Kim helps clients develop self-care routines and communication strategies they can use outside the therapy room. She invites people to set realistic goals and to work at a pace that feels manageable.

How therapeutic approaches guide online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and commit to actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, depression and coping with major life changes by focusing on small, value-driven steps. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and supports learning practical skills to reduce distress and change patterns.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will help clients choose methods that fit their goals, history and preferences, and may combine elements from different approaches. This is a collaborative process that adapts as therapy progresses.

The biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also makes it possible to continue working with the same therapist through relocations within Australia. Work will typically include conversational check-ins, skill practice, homework and reflective exercises adapted for remote sessions.