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Kim Boivin MEd, RCC BCACC Registration #2807

Kim Boivin

Kim Boivin is a Registered Clinical Counsellor, a member of the BCACC, and a Certified EMDR therapist.  She completed her Masters of Education in Counselling Psychology at the University of Victoria. Prior to that, Kim earned her Bachelor's Degree in Cultural Anthropology at Simon Fraser University. She has also been trained as a SafeTeen Assertiveness Facilitator. Currently, Kim is training in Gottman's Couples Counselling.

As a Registered Clinical Counsellor working in Vancouver, Kim works with a variety of people across many walks of life. Her approach is grounded in compassion, respect, and encouragement. She practices in a way that is confidential, professional, and down to earth. Kim also welcomes the ethnic, cultural, sexual, religious/spiritual diversity of people she works with.

Kim's work is informed not only through extensive training and experience but through the wisdom and challenges of her own life experience as well. Kim believes she is able to offer better service to people she works with because she knows, firsthand, what it feels like to be a client. She offers a heart centred approach, stability, and real solutions to help promote the positive change that she knows clients are often seeking.

Kim's work is enriched by her own practice of mindfulness meditation and yoga. She also enjoys dancing, cooking, and spending time with her treasured family and friends.

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Kind Words...

“Hi Kim, I just wanted to send a short message to say THANK YOU for your support over the last three months. I truly enjoyed the sessions and found them very productive!! I noticed many positive changes over the holidays and things are going great with my new girlfriend.
I really liked how easy it was to talk with you.  If I have any friends in need of getting over any barriers, I feel very comfortable referring them to you. Thanks.”
– Steve, 41,
Entrepreneur

“Dear Kim, I wanted to say thank you. After ten sessions with you I feel as though I am having my first adult relationship. After a decade of dating men that were wrong for me, this is a huge accomplishment! In our work together, patterns became apparent and I had many life changing realizations.  For the first time in my life, I feel as though I can be my authentic self in a relationship. Instead of feeling powerless and confused, I now feel a sense of peace and acceptance. The tools you have taught me have enabled me to have a healthy relationship with someone who is right for me. Thank you for showing me where I was stuck so I could break free of old habits that weren't working for me.  I didn't think I would see results this quickly! I believe the techniques you used coupled with your kind and compassionate nature really transformed how I think and feel about myself in a positive way and
I feel very empowered as a result.”
– Catherine, 30,
Teacher

"Kim made it easier for us to see what was creating friction in our relationship and gave us
practical techniques to effectively deal with it. She gave us her full attention and made
sure she completely understood what we were trying to express. We never felt rushed and
after each session we felt like real progress was made. Our time with Kim was invaluable
for us as a couple and as individuals."
- Mary and Mike

"I was referred to Kim Boivin by a close friend who spoke very highly of her practice. With
a fair degree of skepticism I contacted Kim and outlined what it was I wanted to achieve
and also my apprehensions surrounding counselling. Kim was professional and welcoming
in a manner that allowed me to truly open up.

My first session with Kim was eye-opening and over the next few months we worked
together on the various aspects of my life that I wanted to improve upon. Change is not a
straight line. I continue to try and better myself using the tools that Kim has provided. I
would encourage anyone to contact Kim and allow positive change to happen in your life."
- Daniel, 30,
Business Owner and Operator

"Working with Kim in the last several months has been an amazing experience. Kim's compassionate and informed approach has greatly helped me to break restricting patterns and behaviours, process difficult events in my life and better manage stressful situations and difficult personalities. The sessions have been indispensable in building a new self reliant foundation that becomes increasingly stronger every day."
Rebecca, 31,
Film & Television industry professional

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