About
Kelly recognizes and acknowledges that they practice on the traditional territory of the Neutral, Anishinaabeg, and Haudenosaunee Peoples, on land that was taken from its traditional stewards by unjust colonial practices, and that all settlers hold the responsibilities of learning the truth, of working to deconstruct colonialism, and of living into the actions of reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples.
Kelly
Kelly Kirkham is a trauma therapist with a virtual, anti-oppression-based private practice in Ontario. Kelly is a member of the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (#007789), as well as an associate member of the Canadian Association for Spiritual Care specializing in mental health. Kelly also brings education and training as a child and youth worker, 30 years of teaching, supervision and research in education, 21 years of experience in therapeutically supporting those who have lived through family violence, as well as training and experience in a palliative care approach to this practice.
Kelly engages in a trauma- and systemic violence-informed, anti-colonialism, anti-oppression, strength-based, integrative, collaborative, and person-centred practice. This is an open and compassionate therapeutic space in which people have the opportunity to be fully heard. Kelly brings their wholeness and a fully attentive presence into the therapeutic space and moment in order to invite the development of a trusting, therapeutic relationship in which connection and understanding can take root. This is a space in which the fullness of a person, mind, body, emotions and spirit, is supported through exploration, growth and healing.
Areas of Focus
Kelly works with adults, and their areas of focus and experience include but are not limited to:
effects of trauma
survivors of intimate partner violence
adult survivors of child abuse
anxiety
grief
2SLGBTQIA+ issues
life transitions
end of life
Therapeutic Approach
Kelly engages in an emergent process that is guided by the explicit and emergent needs of the people that they sit with, and when helpful, Kelly integrates therapeutic techniques drawn from a wide range of models including compassionate inquiry, narrative therapy, emotionally focused therapy, compassion focused therapy, expressive arts therapy, mindfulness, and trauma-sensitive movement.
Kelly tailors their approach to meet the expressed needs, context, and worldview of each individual client.
Location
Currently, all sessions are conducted either online or by phone.
Fees
Kelly practices on a fee for service basis. The cost is $145 for a 60 minute session. Payment is due at the end of each session by e-transfer. Kelly provides receipts that can be submitted to insurers who cover psychotherapeutic services provided by a Registered Psychotherapist.