Kim Dawn
BA (Bachelor of Arts Psychology/Sociology)
MACP (Master of arts Counselling Psychology)
C HYP (Clinical Hypnotherapist)
RCC (Registered Clinical Counsellor)
Are you ready to let go of old patterns of thoughts, emotions and behaviors that no longer serve you?
Do feel a strong desire to open up your natural state of the authentic self which you have long been avoiding?
Are your ready and motivated to transform your inner journey?
Would you love to work with a counsellor that is creative and thinks outside the box?
Hello, I am Kim Dawn and my intention of being a counsellor and clinical hypnotherapist is to help you through your life traumas and challenges that I wish I would have had in my life journey.
With now almost ten years complemented by diverse life experiences I want to make your healing journey as manageable and safe as possible. It is my natural being to be patient and gentle with the steps you take to your true inner self. I am passionate at healing people from whatever it is that is restricting them from freedom and joy.
My story
My younger years were turmoiled, painful and disharmonious resulting in years of substance use. I eventually turned my life around 30 years ago when I realized every path I took was because of subconscious negative patterns that lingered until I became conscious to strive for better. It was a miracle I found the passion of photography when I reinvented myself as a successful portrait photographer in the lower mainland for many years. Capturing images of the inner self was inspiring. While behind the camera I naturally calmed people and they liked to tell me their life stories. In fulfilling this life experience it felt it was time to open up the pathway to helping others as it seemed my photography career was a deep glimpse into this other aspect of myself.
I completed my Masters in Counselling Pyschology at Yorkville University which resulted in me working in two different non-profit organizations as a clinical counsellor for individuals, youth and families for several years. The clientele I have worked with have been diverse including: substance use addictions, couples counselling, parenting issues, financial, health and communication issues. As well, I have had the opportunity to use clinical hypnotherapy with a vast number of people and the results are significantly surprising. Clinical hypnotherapy is a power tool to access the deep subconscious while broadening the scope of talk therapy. It can access past trauma regression and healing unhelpful patterns. I am fascinated by the spiritual component of our existence. As well, I have spent hours and hours, weeks and weeks, taking a multitude of trainings while expanding my abilities to be helpful in multiple ways.
I feel prepared for whatever you could bring to session and I am excited to learn about your experiences while brain storming your wellness.
I believe we all have divine wisdom. My role as a counsellor is to help you meet with your inner guidance stronger than before and to make the counselling experience for you profoundly life changing.
“Every time you don't follow your inner guidance, you feel a loss of energy, loss of power, a sense of spiritual sadness. The more light you allow within you, the brighter the world you live in will be.”
“Change happens not by trying to make yourself change, but by becoming conscious of what’s not working”
-Shakti Gawain