Kim upholds the principles of client autonomy through collaborative goal-setting and regular review. She avoids directive stances unless psychoeducational content is clinically-justified and well-received, and even then, she checks in with clients to ensure the pace and content of work is appropriate.
Kim demonstrates a high level of skill and emotional intelligence when navigating the complex dynamics inherent in therapeutic relationships. She consistently shows advanced relational competence in navigating the subtleties of therapeutic alliance, rupture and repair – particularly with clients presenting complex trauma, attachment injuries and interpersonal challenges. She demonstrates a reflective, respectful and evolving approach to diversity and inclusion. And she is aware of achievement pressure and cultural scripts in high-performing clients.
Kim’s integration of theory and technique is not only well-informed but also responsive, creative and ethical. Her capacity for metacognition (thinking about her thinking) is strong and allows her to offer her clients not only interventions but presence, humility and a grounded sense of relational safety.
Kim is warm, open and insightful with her clients. Allowing them plenty of space to share their story and encourage exploration and creative ways of thinking about difficult impasses.
She is self-aware, insightful and well able to reflect on herself and her clients.
Kim is gentle at bringing her clients to focus on the matters that are concerning them. She works well with clients of different cultures, backgrounds, sexual orientations and also those who are neurodiverse.
She is aware of her role in client sessions and sticks to her therapeutic work appropriately. She is diligent and maintains boundaries. Her clients feel respected, listened to and well contained.
She is focussed on her clients’ material, helping them to explore the topics they raise in sessions.
It's impressive to see that Kim understands the theory and practice of therapy. She is curious about her work and constantly striving to learn more. Kim is an excellent therapist. Those seeking therapy with Kim will truly benefit from her clear thinking, diligence and professionalism.
Tasso Talking Therapy