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, 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, sensory processing sensitivity and over-stimulation. My ongoing professional development includes: -Internal Family Systems (IFS) 6 month program through IFS Institute, (completion in March 2026) -Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT) (2025) -10 week compassion-based coursework on mind-body healing with Rebecca Tolin (2023) -Freedom from Chronic Pain coursework for neuroplastic conditions with Dr. Howard Schubiner (2022) -Attachment, the Body and Relational Repair with Lisa Mortimore (2020) -Psychotherapy for Highly Sensitive Persons (2019) -Foundations of DBT (2018) Areas of personal interest and study include Eco-therapy, Neuropsychology, Holistic health/nutrition, Highly Sensitive Trait, Contemplation, Centering Prayer and Mindfulness. 
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