Kim Kirkcaldie

Qualifications / Professional Associations:

• Bachelor of Science in Psychology

• Honours in Psychology (In Progress)

Summary Professional Experience:

Kim is driven by a deep commitment to diversity and inclusion, and works to ensure that all individuals enjoy the right to a valuable and meaningful life. She focuses on creating fair and equitable practices that promote equal participation across all sectors of the community. With a collaborative and strengths-based approach, Kim believes that complex needs can be met most effectively when they are delivered with dedicated thought, focused attention, and a person-centred perspective.

With a professional background spanning roles in the disability and mental health sectors, Kim has significant experience supporting individuals with neurodiverse backgrounds, particularly those with ASD. Her background includes work in social enterprise and community coaching, alongside extensive experience in youth mental health. In these roles, she has supported schools through staff training and critical incident response, while also helping to develop coaching programmes and employee assistance programmes to support organisational wellbeing.

Grounded in evidence-based frameworks such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Motivational Interviewing, Kim maintains a strong trauma-informed and neuro-affirming lens in her clinical practice. With a holistic and collaborative approach to work, Kim specialises in shifting perceptions, helping others identify the underlying functions of frequently misinterpreted behaviours, whilst delivering highly effective and sustainable supports.