I have a Master’s Degree in Counselling Psychology and an Indigenous Specialization with a Bachelor’s in Social Work. I am registered as a Canadian Clinical Counsellor, certified as a trauma therapist in Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP™) and trained in Narrative Therapy and Indigenous Focused Oriented Therapy.
My family name is Laboucan and my patrilineal ancestry is Cree/Métis from Peace River area, I come from a long line of trappers and bush people, my matrilineal ancestry is from France and Scotland, and I am a member of the Métis Nation of Alberta. My connection to the land is deeply personal and informs my work as a therapist. When I am not at work, you can often find me outside with my dog or enjoying spending time with family and community. I am a lifelong learner and continue to decolonize my approach to healing by honoring each person’s innate individual and collective wisdom. My approach is to guide people—whether from BIPOC, settler, or other communities—toward their fullest expression of self.
My work is best described as a tapestry of weaving meaningful therapeutic approaches together to create a context of healing that is relational, relevant, and entered around goals and values that are relevant for you. Counselling may include experiential expressive arts practices, land-based sessions, Somatic Experiencing body-oriented therapy for trauma healing, and narrative therapy.
I work with adults from all walks of life to reach out, knowing that each person’s journey is unique and worthy of compassion, support and healing.
If you are currently or have been a client in the past two years who is working with Kim under her practice as a Registered Massage Therapist, she is unable to provide you counselling services.
Please contact us for a referral to another practitioner.