My name is Kim.
Let me tell you a little bit about myself.
MY STORY
I was born in Melbourne Australia. I moved to Paris in December 2015 to live with my partner Michael and later our adopted cat Hinge.
I graduated from Latrobe University as a family therapist in 2010. During my studies I was working for the Victorian State Government as a Family Group Convener (mediator) and a Senior Policy advisor for the Department of Human Services Child Protection. I spent 8 years in these areas.
After graduating from Latrobe University I worked as a senior clinician for Take Two / Berry Street, where I worked with traumatized children, adolescents. As well as the adults that formed the attachment networks of the young people. As part of my role working for Berry Street I ran reflective space and critical debriefing for employees working in residential care facilities.
I am also a qualified djembe therapist I completed my qualifications in 2015. I have also completed training in life story work as well as specific training related to trauma, transgenerational and cultural trauma. Earlier to these areas of study and work I was a nurse and originally graduated in 1992.
I share a little of me as I believe the narrative of our lives is so important.
MY APPROACH
What you can expect from me is therapy that takes the best from strength based, narrative, solution focused models, family therapy and life story work, while looking at the importance of culture within our lives and I will adapt your therapy to your needs.
I like to work with the individual and their needs. I am also able to work with family and other groups. I have run a djembe course for women who had experienced abuse and transgenerational trauma, I have also run djembe courses for primary school children who were experiencing difficulties with learning and self-regulation.
What I will offer you is therapy according to your needs. I will work with you through open honest communication, to find a way to assist you in getting the best from your life.