Kim Williams
Because I am simultaneously marginalized and privileged, I understand the necessity of navigating the harmful impacts of oppression while also coming to terms with my own complicity in maintaining those same systems and structures. I work from a client-centred and trauma-informed framework rooted in harm reduction, anti-oppression, sex positivity (sex work is work!), and an anti-capitalist, decolonial, intersectional feminist praxis.
My areas of focus include:
Exploring and celebrating identity/ies
Significant life transitions (e.g. immigration, starting college or uni, midlife career changes, illness and/or death of a loved one, coming out processes, supporting a trans spouse/partner, etc.)
Burnout and overwork, especially among GenX AFAB and femme folks
Harm reduction
Communication skills (consent, boundaries, and self-advocacy)
Navigating challenges resulting from privilege, power, and systemic oppression
Womxn’s issues (I use a trans-affirming and inclusive feminist framework)
As a counselling intern, I am able to provide trauma-informed counselling but not specialized trauma treatment. I am also unable to provide treatment for those experiencing active psychosis and cannot write gender affirming assessments for Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) and gender affirming surgery. Post-traumatic stress, intimate partner violence, sexual assault, and active addiction will be considered by my clinical supervisors on a case-by-case basis to ensure I can provide an appropriate level and type of support.
I live in Calgary with my genderqueer co-conspirator Ari (they/them), a cat named Spike (they/them), and a mini mystery mutt named Sunshine (she/her), with whom I climb mountains and play dog sports.
Session Fee: $40 per 50-minute session (plus applicable tax).