Kim Pearce- Counsellor & Psychotherapist online and in person in Sydney N.S.W
Preferred Pronouns: She/Her
About
Kim has been in private practice as a counsellor and psychotherapist since 2010 - and offers counselling and supervision at Harbour Therapy Clinic online. She has a strong background in oncology nursing and supportive care having spent the last 30 years working with people affected by cancer from diagnosis to bereavement. Through this focus and working at Cancer Council NSW, she has embraced research into the importance of diet, psychological wellbeing and lifestyle on prevention and diagnosis of cancer.
Kim’s counselling focus’ on being client-centered, utilising modalities of existential and narrative therapy to support the client with empathy to make the changes in their lives to enhance their psychological and physical wellbeing.
Education
Oncology nursing post general nursing registration
Jansen Newman Institute Graduate Diploma in Counselling & Psychotherapy
Special interests
People with a diagnosis and carers affected by cancer, from diagnosis to bereavement.
Strong interest in death, dying and bereavement, follows the educational webinars, tools and support of the Australian Centre for Grief and Bereavement.
Style
I work with clients supporting them with curiosity and empathy about their beliefs, values and learned behaviors. In the counselling space the client in relationship with me will be encouraged to reflect on their own relationships and behavior and gain an understanding of their values and meaning to make changes in their life. I use the space, focusing on the client’s needs to provide psychoeducation and information to support their understanding of medical diagnoses impacting on them, in particular a cancer diagnosis and treatment impact. I work to enable their own capacity to improve their health and physical wellbeing.
Modality & Approach
Client centered approach, utilising Existential and Narrative understanding with empathy and understanding. Brief Solutions Focused model, constructing optimistic solutions rather than spiralling down in the problem.
What is a quote or phrase you live by?
I try to always remember:
“Go placidly amid the noise and haste and remember what peace there may be in silence”.
Desiderata.
What is one food you can’t live without?
Cheeses
What book have you read more than once?
Phosphorescence by Julia Baird
What is your favourite music to practice to?
Classical
What makes you happy?
Family especially my grandsons. The ocean and walking the beach.
What makes you feel grounded?
Walking and being present with the ocean.
What is one thing you do daily that supports your mental and emotional well-being?
Walking with meaning.
What is your favourite place in Coffs Harbour?
In the region it’s Urunga as I’ve had the opportunity to live there for short periods.
Kim has been in private practice as a counsellor and psychotherapist since 2010 - and offers counselling and supervision at Harbour Therapy Clinic online. She has a strong background in oncology nursing and supportive care having spent the last 30 years working with people affected by cancer from diagnosis to bereavement. Through this focus and working at Cancer Council NSW, she has embraced research into the importance of diet, psychological wellbeing and lifestyle on prevention and diagnosis of cancer.
Kim’s counselling focus’ on being client-centered, utilising modalities of existential and narrative therapy to support the client with empathy to make the changes in their lives to enhance their psychological and physical wellbeing.
Education
Oncology nursing post general nursing registration
Jansen Newman Institute Graduate Diploma in Counselling & Psychotherapy
Special interests
People with a diagnosis and carers affected by cancer, from diagnosis to bereavement.
Strong interest in death, dying and bereavement, follows the educational webinars, tools and support of the Australian Centre for Grief and Bereavement.
Style
I work with clients supporting them with curiosity and empathy about their beliefs, values and learned behaviors. In the counselling space the client in relationship with me will be encouraged to reflect on their own relationships and behavior and gain an understanding of their values and meaning to make changes in their life. I use the space, focusing on the client’s needs to provide psychoeducation and information to support their understanding of medical diagnoses impacting on them, in particular a cancer diagnosis and treatment impact. I work to enable their own capacity to improve their health and physical wellbeing.
Modality & Approach
Client centered approach, utilising Existential and Narrative understanding with empathy and understanding. Brief Solutions Focused model, constructing optimistic solutions rather than spiralling down in the problem.
What is a quote or phrase you live by?
I try to always remember:
“Go placidly amid the noise and haste and remember what peace there may be in silence”.
Desiderata.
What is one food you can’t live without?
Cheeses
What book have you read more than once?
Phosphorescence by Julia Baird
What is your favourite music to practice to?
Classical
What makes you happy?
Family especially my grandsons. The ocean and walking the beach.
What makes you feel grounded?
Walking and being present with the ocean.
What is one thing you do daily that supports your mental and emotional well-being?
Walking with meaning.
What is your favourite place in Coffs Harbour?
In the region it’s Urunga as I’ve had the opportunity to live there for short periods.
