Kim Dawn

• BA (Bachelor of Arts Psychology/Sociology)

• MACP (Master of arts Counselling Psychology)

• C HYP (Clinical Hypnotherapist)

• RCC (Registered Clinical Counsellor)

Why choose me as your counsellor? Early on in my counselling career a client said to me that I was the first counsellor who truly cared for her well-being after seeing many others before me. I found this moment profoundly sad  that she had never felt a connection with anyone else. However, this was a humble moment of knowing that my own life path and vision of heart-centred living was flowing through me in a purposeful way.  For me, being a counsellor is about honoring my natural gifts as a healer, intuit and co-creator.  Using these talents while matching the appropriate theoretical stance to your entirely unique repertoire of life experience comes naturally for me. I am drawn to the use of multiple elements within many approaches. I am trained in the following: compassion-focused therapy, dialetical behavior therapy, mindfulness, client-centred, psychodynamic, trauma-sensitive therapies, photo therapy, narrative, clinical hypnotherapy and cognitive behavior therapies.

Some more about me......

I was a professional photographer with many years of success as a portrait photographer in the lower mainland, BC.  This art medium transcribes easily to the art of therapy.  My talent of  snapping high quality images involved having a strong perception of capturing the inner emotion and truest essence of each individual while in social context.  My creative eye helps me to see behind the mask we all hold in living the human experience. As well, after many years of communication with diverse cultures and different viewpoints I embrace the chance to work with all types of people.  Regardless of your current dilemmas such as stress, anxiety or relationship problems it is quite likely you will feel comfortable around me. Too, I value being humble and down to earth which I feel are essential to working with you.  Further,  I believe a competent therapist must be flexible and present. Therefore, I focus on you rather than writing lengthy notes during sessions. 

I completed my Masters in Counselling Psychology at Yorkville University and graduated with an A+ average.  Also, I am an experienced registered clinical counsellor with the BCACC in BC, Canada.  This membership means that I follow my ethical responsibilities. My career has been focused on working with individuals, families and youth. As well, much experience has been gained in working with clients with substance use addiction along with most mental health issues. Further, I have worked closely with struggling families and couples with multiple problems such as health, parenting, financial, and communication issues. Collaboration and transparency are key elements to the counselling relationship.  We will decide together what feels right for you and what direction the therapy goes.  My therapeutic style is adapted to each individual’s unique situation. 

I believe we all have divine wisdom to make life beautiful. My role as a counselor is to help you to empower your own inner guidance  to living a more satisfying life. My goal is to make you feel safe and comfortable in the process.

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Located in Chilliwack, BC
(778) 684 9093