Who I AmMy name is Kim Alscher, and I am Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) holding professional licensing with the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors. I completed a Master's of Arts Degree in Counselling Psychology from Trinity Western University, 2009, where I was awarded recognition for the Integrative Practice of Professional Psychology. I completed a Bachelor's of Arts Degree from Simon Fraser University, 2004, with a major in Psychology/minor in Sociology, and coursework in addiction studies.
Throughout my career as a psychotherapist, I have had the privilege of working in a variety of clinical and community settings in addition to my private practice, including an outpatient eating disorder program with the Fraser Health Authority, Simon Fraser University Health and Counselling Services, and the Sunshine Coast Health Centre, a meaning-centred addiction treatment program for men. Prior to becoming a therapist, I held several social services roles supporting at-risk women and youth, as well as children with developmental disabilities. More recently I have become certified in Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT) and have completed extensive training in other evidence-based mind-body approaches to overcoming chronic pain, fatigue and other neuroplastic symptoms. I am also a person with lived experience of chronic pain and ME/CFS, who has seen profound improvements through the use of Pain Reprocessing Therapy and other mindfulness-based techniques. Because of this, I have strong foundation of knowledge and tools to support clients navigating similar challenges. I also am passionate about integrating mind-body techniques into my work with individuals dealing with a wide range of concerns including anxiety, perfectionism, addiction, sensory processing sensitivity and over-stimulation. My ongoing professional development includes:
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