Kim Wilksch, AASW

Kim Wilksch is an Accredited Social Worker with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW). She draws on professional training and life experience as a parent and carer to help people carrying heavy emotions. Kim aims to make sessions practical and down-to-earth so people can manage day-to-day challenges more easily.

Kim often supports people coping with stress, anxiety, grief and depression. She also helps those facing family problems, communication breakdowns, infidelity, jealousy and life changes such as separation or caring for an older relative. Chronic illness and pain are part of her lived experience, and she uses that perspective when working with others in similar situations.

Her approach mixes clear, structured tools and calm, collaborative conversation. She uses methods from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy alongside attachment-based and client-centred work. Sessions often include practical strategies, mindfulness exercises and straightforward psychoeducation to build everyday skills.

Kim can adapt conversations to fit a person’s faith or non-religious stance. She has formal theological study and can work with clients who want faith-informed support, while also offering non-religious options. Kim emphasises respectful, person-focused care and practical steps toward stability and growth.

With three years of practice, Kim blends professional knowledge with the perspective of someone who has navigated caregiving, grief and ongoing health challenges. She invites people to take small, manageable steps and to shape therapy around their goals.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then take values-based action. It can help with anxiety, depression and coping with life changes. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns in close relationships and helps people understand how those patterns shape reactions and expectations. This work can support people dealing with trust issues, jealousy and communication problems.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will collaborate with the client to try methods that suit their needs, goals and preferences. That means adjusting techniques, pacing and session focus as therapy unfolds so the work stays practical and relevant.

Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm available online options before booking. Many people choose online work because it can fit around family, work and caring duties, save travel time and let them schedule shorter check-ins when needed. Online conversations can include guided exercises, mindfulness practice and skills coaching that match the approaches above, while keeping the emphasis on reachable steps for everyday life.