Kim Wilksch, AASW
Accredited social worker supporting healing and growth
- Domestic and family violence
- Chronic pain support
- Faith and mental health
About Kim Wilksch
Kim Wilksch is an Accredited Social Worker (AASW) who combines formal training with lived experience to support people navigating major life challenges. As a mother of adult children, she draws on personal insights alongside professional skills to help survivors of domestic and family violence, people grieving losses, and those coping with chronic pain, anxiety, or depression.
Kim offers a practice that welcomes a range of beliefs and backgrounds. She is able to support clients who want faith-informed care informed by theological training, and she also provides nonreligious therapeutic options tailored to each person’s needs. Communication skills, self-care strategies, and post-traumatic growth are central elements of her work, and she uses both practical tools and empathic listening to help people rebuild strength and connection.
Her clinical approach blends several evidence-informed methods, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), trauma-adapted ACT for grief and loss, Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Solutions Focused Therapy, Client-Centred Therapy, and Narrative Therapy, including adaptations for First Nations people. Mindfulness practices, positive psychology, strengths-based and anti-oppressive frameworks, and psychoeducation are also part of her toolkit.
With three years of professional experience, Kim uses a person-focused, compassionate style to collaborate with clients on practical strategies and meaningful change. She aims to support each person’s resilience and hope as they move forward.
Kim offers a practice that welcomes a range of beliefs and backgrounds. She is able to support clients who want faith-informed care informed by theological training, and she also provides nonreligious therapeutic options tailored to each person’s needs. Communication skills, self-care strategies, and post-traumatic growth are central elements of her work, and she uses both practical tools and empathic listening to help people rebuild strength and connection.
Her clinical approach blends several evidence-informed methods, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), trauma-adapted ACT for grief and loss, Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Solutions Focused Therapy, Client-Centred Therapy, and Narrative Therapy, including adaptations for First Nations people. Mindfulness practices, positive psychology, strengths-based and anti-oppressive frameworks, and psychoeducation are also part of her toolkit.
With three years of professional experience, Kim uses a person-focused, compassionate style to collaborate with clients on practical strategies and meaningful change. She aims to support each person’s resilience and hope as they move forward.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsDivorce and separationDomestic violenceFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposePost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Kim Wilksch have?
Kim has three years of professional experience as a social worker.
Is Kim Wilksch a licensed therapist?
Yes. Kim holds the credential AASW, which indicates she is an Accredited Social Worker with the Australian Association of Social Workers.
In which languages does Kim Wilksch provide therapy?
Kim provides therapy in English.
Where is Kim Wilksch located?
Kim is located in Australia.
How can I work with Kim Wilksch as my therapist?
You can work with Kim through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Kim Wilksch work with international clients?
Kim does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Kim Wilksch cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic approaches and online care with Kim
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters most to them and build actions that align with those values. It blends mindfulness and behavioural strategies to reduce avoidance and increase flexibility, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, chronic pain, and life transitions.
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns of relating developed in close relationships. By exploring attachment styles and relationship dynamics, it supports healing around abandonment, communication problems, and family or couple difficulties.
Client-Centred Therapy places the person’s perspective at the heart of the work, offering empathic listening and collaborative goal-setting. This approach supports self-discovery and practical growth for people facing grief, caregiver stress, or major life changes.
Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process. Kim works collaboratively with each client to identify which methods fit their goals, preferences, and life circumstances, adjusting techniques as the work unfolds.
Online therapy with Kim uses video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make care more accessible and flexible. These formats allow people to attend sessions from home, balance therapy with family or work commitments, and choose the mode of communication that feels most comfortable while working with licensed professionals and experienced therapists.