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Jess Kim
Intern Counsellor
Grief, general counselling
Grad Dip Counselling, M Counselling (cand)
Jess brings compassion and understanding to every session, recognising the need for clients to have a safe space to share and explore without judgement. She is committed to building a trusting relationship where clients feel heard and valued, providing practical tools to assist in achieving the positive changes they desire.
Areas of Counselling Practice
- Stress
- Anxiety
- Trauma
- Depression
- Grief and loss
- Self-care
- Self-discovery
- Faith-based counselling
- Cross-cultural issues & culture shock
- Mental health
Professional Experience
Jess has experience in assisting clients with stress, anxiety, grief, trauma, and spiritual concerns. She has worked with clients from a variety of faiths, ethnic backgrounds, and stages of life. Jess values each client’s individual experience and is passionate about assisting individuals navigate life’s challenges and living well in every area of life.
Jess offers counselling sessions either in person or via telehealth.
Faith-based Experience
Jess also holds a Bachelor of Ministry which gave her experience and insights into an individual’s diverse needs and a foundational worldview through which to approach counselling. She also works at a not-for-profit mission organisation and brings this experience into her sessions. Jess is experienced in providing faith-based counselling and can bring a spiritual perspective to the session if the client desires.
Professional Membership
Member of the Australian Counselling Association
Counselling Style
When working with Jess, you can expect a gentle and supportive environment. Jess recognises the importance of everyone’s experiences and their responses to these. Every person’s story is unique and can be influential in various ways – physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. Jess uses counselling approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Person-centred Therapy (PCT) to sit with what the client wants to share and explore together ways to grow and heal.