Kimberley Shilson has been providing assessment and psychotherapy services for 30 years. She is registered with the College of Psychologists of Ontario. Kim is a Certified EMDR therapist and a Certified Consultant in Sensorimotor Psychotherapy. In addition to assessment and psychotherapy, Kim offers workshops, training and consultation for individuals and groups.

Enough about credentials. Kim’s practice focuses on trauma work with youth and the LGBTQ++ communities. Working with the body in somatic psychotherapy can be challenging when the body has been a source of shame, self-loathing and harm, and Kim’s empathic, creative, individualized approach enables clients to feel safe, open, and connected. Survival strategies, such as addiction, self-injury, dissociation, or the avoidance of pleasure/sexuality, may have been helpful once upon a time, but you may find that these strategies are now getting in the way of living your full life (work, social, relationships, etc). Collaboratively, we trust in the organicity of the body as we explore ways to move toward wellness (whatever that means to you, while considering the impact of systemic oppression on the self and communities. Awareness of, and connection to, our bodies allows us to be in the world, safely with ourselves and others.

Reach out if you are ready to take the first step on your healing journey, and I will be honoured to walk with you.