Kim

Ms Kim Hansen

Counselor

Over 30 years experience in Counselling, Clinical Hypnotherapy, Applied Neuroscience, Education. Ethical, Private, Confidential.

About Me

Drawing on over 30 years' experience, I integrate insights from Counseling, clinical hypnotherapy, and applied neuroscience. My background in education also informs a practical, grounded approach. I offer a private, confidential space where we can explore your concerns. Together, we can find clear ways forward. This comprehensive, ethical support is ideal for understanding your mind and emotions.

Approach

Years of practice shape how sessions unfold: steady, ethically guided and practically focused so you can notice small shifts. In my Sydney clinic or via secure online sessions in English we set a calm pace, combining conversation, brief hypnotherapy and neuroscience-informed exercises to target anxious thinking, mood patterns or developmental concerns. Between meetings I offer simple, teachable tools and observations to try at your own pace, then we review what works. This way suits people seeking clear, respectful support that fits daily life.
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Basic Information

Services


Services Offered:

  • Child / Adolescent Therapy

    Therapy for children and teenagers using age-appropriate methods, such as play, art, or adapted talk therapy, to address emotional and behavioural difficulties.

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  • Clinical Supervision

    Professional oversight and reflective practice for clinical practitioners, ensuring quality of care and supporting ongoing development.

  • Counseling

    A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.

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  • Online Therapy

    Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.

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  • Psychoeducation

    Structured information provided about a mental health condition (what it is, why it occurs, and what strategies can help) as part of the therapeutic process.

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  • Stress Management

    Techniques and strategies for managing the body and mind's response to excessive demands, including relaxation, cognitive restructuring, and lifestyle changes.

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Works With:

  • Adolescents
  • Adults
  • Children
  • Families
  • Parents

Area of Expertise


Scope of Practice:

  • Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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  • Behaviour or Conduct Issues

    Persistent patterns of defiant, aggressive, or rule-breaking behaviour in children or adolescents that significantly disrupt home, school, or social life.

  • Child Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

    Formal assessment of a child's psychological, cognitive, or emotional functioning to identify conditions and guide appropriate support.

  • Mood Disorder

    A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.

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  • Personal Development

    The ongoing process of self-awareness, self-improvement, and reaching one's potential, pursued not because something is wrong but to live more fully.

  • Young Adult Issues

    The unique psychological challenges of emerging adulthood (18–25), including identity formation, independence, relationship navigation, and finding direction.

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Professional Title:

  • Counselor

    A trained professional who provides talk therapy to help clients work through emotional, relational, and psychological difficulties.

Qualifications


Western Sydney University

Charles Sturt University, Bathurst

Mediros, Queensland

Derby University, U.K.

Institute of Clinical Hypnotherapy, Sydney, NSW

Registrations


Psychotherapy and Counseling Federation of Australia (PACFA)

Clinical Counsellor; Supervisor

Australian Counseling Association

Clinical Counsellor; Supervisor

International Association of Applied Neuroscience

Applied Neuroscience Practitioner

Australian Association of Clinical Hypnotherapists & Psychotherapists

Clinical Hypnotherapist & Psychotherapist

Service Area


Mindkeys - Counselling & Clinical Hypnotherapy

In-person & Online

Sydney, New South Wales

Australia