Services

Tailored Support for Individuals, Groups, and Organisations

We provide comprehensive, evidence-based services designed to enhance wellness across multiple dimensions. Whether supporting personal growth, professional development, or organisational well-being, we are committed to empowering clients through a holistic approach.

Individual Therapy

Assisting individuals through life transitions, chronic illness, disability, grief, and career changes with strengths-based, compassionate therapy.

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Clinical Supervision

Providing reflective practice, professional education, and skill development for mental health and social service practitioners.

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Education & Training

Supporting individuals in personal and professional growth, career progression, and self-empowerment.

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Consultation Services

Assisting organisations and professionals in implementing wellness-based strategies to foster sustainable change and resilience.

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Individual Therapy

Kim Brauer’s Approach to Therapy

Kim Brauer offers a compassionate, evidence-based, and culturally sensitive approach to therapy, empowering clients to navigate life’s challenges with resilience and self-compassion. Drawing on over two decades of experience and her credentials as a Masters-qualified, Accredited Mental Health Social Worker, Kim integrates evidence-based practices with a deep commitment to holistic care.

Her wellness-based, client-centred approach supports individuals in achieving emotional, physical, intellectual, occupational, spiritual, and social well-being. Grounded in the belief that wellness is a lifelong, self-directed journey, Kim helps clients foster personal growth, enhance self-awareness, and create meaningful, sustainable life changes.

Kim’s practice focuses on:

  • Encouraging reflection and growth through life’s challenges
  • Development of individuals self-agency and efficacy
  • Promoting well-being with evidence-based strategies
  • Guiding clients through transitions with confidence and clarity

Whether you’re facing Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Stress, Relationship Challenges, Addictions, Illness or Disability, Career Issues, or other life transitions, Kim is here to support your journey toward lasting well-being.

With a calm and supportive presence, Kim provides personalised therapy that helps individuals thrive in their unique circumstances and reconnect with their values, strengths, and purpose. Kim uses a range of integrated Evidence-Based Therapeutic Approaches to provide you with effective and tailored support.

Evidence-based Interventions Used by Kim

  • Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT) – Identifies and changes unhelpful thought patterns.
  • Behaviour Therapy – Focuses on modifying problematic behaviours.
  • Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) – Combines acceptance and change strategies for emotional regulation.
  • Schema Therapy – Addresses deep-rooted thought and behaviour patterns.
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) – Encourages psychological flexibility through mindfulness and values-based living.
  • Mindfulness-Based Therapies – Includes MBCT & MBSR to develop present-moment awareness and stress reduction.
  • Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) – Develops self-compassion to reduce self-criticism and emotional distress.
  • Trauma-Focused Therapies – Provides a supportive, informed approach to healing trauma.
  • Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) – Helps process and transform emotions for healing.
  • Attachment Therapy – Explores early relationship impacts and fosters healthy emotional bonds.
  • Psychodynamic Psychotherapy – Explores unconscious influences and past experiences.
  • Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT) – Focuses on relationships and communication patterns.
  • Narrative Therapy – Helps individuals reshape their personal stories.
  • Brief & Solution-Focused Therapies – Short-term, goal-oriented approaches.
  • Strength-Based Therapy – Emphasises resilience and personal strengths.
  • Motivational Interviewing (MI) – Enhances motivation and commitment to change.
  • Existential Therapy – Explores life’s meaning, purpose, and personal responsibility.
  • Skills Training – Provides practical tools for stress management, communication, and emotional regulation.
  • Psychoeducation – Enhances mental health awareness and coping strategies.

Areas of Focus

Kim can provide support across a range of issues including:

  1. Mental Health & Emotional Well-being
  • Mood Disorders (Depression; Bipolar Disorder)
  • Anxiety Disorders (Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Panic Disorder, Specific Phobia, Social Anxiety disorder (Social Phobia)
  • Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders
  • Stress-Related Disorders (Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD); Adjustment Disorder)
  • Substance Use Disorders Addictions (including alcohol, drugs, etc.)
  • Somatic Disorders (e.g., Pain Disorder)
  • Sleep Disorders (Insomnia)
  • Personality Disorders
  • Neurodevelopmental Disorders
  1. Relationships and Personal Development
  • Affect Regulation
  • Anger Management
  • Self-Esteem & Confidence Building
  • Personal Growth & Development
  • Interpersonal Therapy & Skill-Building
  • Trauma
  • Shame

3. Life Transitions & Adjustment

  • Adjustment to Life Transitions & Changes
  • Grief Counselling & Bereavement (see 4. below)
  • Relationship Issues & Family Conflict
  • Self-Esteem & Confidence Building

4. People living with Chronic Illness, Cancer & Disability/Ability (patients, family and carers)

Living with a chronic illness or disability brings profound changes to your life, relationships, and sense of self.

At Brauer Counselling and Consulting, we provide compassionate, specialised support for adults and carers navigating these challenges, helping you build resilience and well-being.

A Strength-based Approach to Wellness: Rather than focusing solely on illness or disability, Kim adopts a strength-based perspective that prioritises personal capacity and overall wellness.This holistic approach empowers individuals to adjust to change, build confidence, and enhance their quality of life.

With extensive experience in health settings, Kim specialises in supporting adults, families, and carers facing the emotional, mental, and practical challenges of chronic illness. Counselling can help you process feelings of frustration, grief, anxiety, or isolation while developing strategies for a fulfilling life.

Understanding Chronic Illness

Chronic illnesses require ongoing adjustments to daily life, self-perception, and relationships. These conditions often have complex causes, long-term impacts, and functional limitations. Common chronic illnesses include:

  • Cardiovascular & Metabolic: Heart disease, Stroke, Diabetes
  • Musculoskeletal: Arthritis, Osteoporosis
  • Respiratory: Asthma, COPD
  • Mental Health conditions
  • Other Chronic Conditions: Cancer, chronic kidney disease, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), also known as Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME/CFS),

The Emotional and Practical Challenges

  • Physical symptoms and treatment plans
  • Emotional responses like grief, frustration, or fear
  • Communication with healthcare providers
  • Changes in self-image, relationships, and daily life
  • Social isolation and navigating support systems

Kim offers counselling to assist with:

  • Adjusting to diagnosis and life transitions
  • Developing coping strategies for emotional and physical challenges
  • Strengthening self-esteem and identity
  • Managing health-related changes over time
  • Navigating career, relationships, and future planning

The cancer journey is different for everyone, and the experience varies overtime. Kim’s experience allows her to meet clients and support them through the different stages from the challenges of the initial diagnosis, moving through treatment and managing life after treatment. Her experience comes from providing individual therapy, but also the ability to assist clients navigate through the complexity of the health system. Kim has been active in facilitating support groups, psychosocial education and professional education to those working in the field.

With over 10 years’ experience working in cancer care, Kim has provided therapy to individuals and the family/carers throughout the cancer journey including: diagnosis, treatment and survivorship. She has also worked in palliative care, end of life care and bereavement.

Kim has developed and facilitated cancer programs and groups including:

  • Living with breast cancer
  • Living well with cancer sessions (presented to cancer support groups in health and the community)
  • Wellness after cancer – Survivorship
  • Carer support group

Kim is passionate about professional development and has presented on Cancer and wellness in a variety of settings including: SWSLHD Social Work Conference, education sessions for health staff and students. She has also presented research posters at the inaugural  National Cancer Survivorship Conference. Kim was also involved in commencing research on wellness in cancer. She provided content expert advice to a number of initiative and research including: Coping together: A practical guide for couples facing cancer’.

Kim is a registered counsellor with Cancer Council NSW and Cancer Counselling Professionals         

Kim is a current member of Oncology Social Work Australia & New Zealand (OSWANZ)

Supporting Individuals with Disabilities

We provide compassionate, evidence-based support for individuals with physical, neurological, intellectual, and psychosocial disabilities. Our person-centred approach promotes resilience, independence, and well-being through tailored counselling, coaching, and mentoring.

We recognise that each person’s experience is unique. Our wellness-focused approach ensures therapy is customised to individual needs and preferences. We focus on strengths, capacity-building, and inclusion,  while addressing emotional, social, and psychological needs. Whether adjusting to life with a disability, managing daily challenges, or seeking support as a carer, we offer tailored, evidence-based practice to support clients to enhance their personal capacity.

Our services are available in-person and via telehealth to ensure accessibility for all.

Our Services

  • Emotional Support: Therapy for adjustment, grief, and mental health.
  • Capacity Building: Life skills, self-advocacy, career development, and mentoring.
  • Carer & Family Support: Counselling, education,
  • Community Inclusion: Social connection, and service referrals.
  • Advocacy & Practical Assistance including NDIS navigation and support

Brauer Counselling and Consulting empowers individuals with disabilities to thrive.

Contact us to learn how we can support you.

Supporting Carers: Recognition, Resilience, and Well-being

Are You a Carer?

Do you provide unpaid care to a family member or friend living with a disability, chronic illness, mental illness, substance dependency, or age-related frailty?

If so, you are a carer.

Many carers don’t identify as carers or go unrecognised by professionals and the community. This lack of recognition can prevent them from accessing vital services, support, and thereby increasing their stress and isolation.

Caring can be emotionally, physically, and mentally demanding, often leading to stress, exhaustion, and isolation. Many carers experience lower well-being than the general population, making support crucial.

Carers need to be recognised and supported for all that carers do to support our community.

Preventing Burnout & Managing Stress

Caring for someone else shouldn’t mean neglecting yourself. Therapy can help with:

  • Recognising the carer role and its emotional impact
  • Managing stress, exhaustion, and burnout
  • Navigating identity and role changes
  • Balancing care-giving with personal well-being
  • Coping with transitions, such as end-of-life care or residential care placement

We provide the support and recognition that hidden carers need. With over eight years of experience as a therapist, advocate, and program developer, Kim specialises in helping carers build resilience, find balance and receive the recognition they deserve.

Evidence-Based Strategies for Carers

Kim uses a range of approaches to empower carers, including:

✔  Self-Compassion

✔  Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)

✔  Narrative Therapy

✔  Mindfulness

✔  Stress Management

✔  Problem-Solving Therapy

✔  Self-Care Planning

These strategies help carers maintain their well-being while continuing to provide essential care to their loved ones.

Working Carers: Balancing Employment & Care-giving

Kim has a special interest in supporting working carers—those juggling paid work and care-giving responsibilities. She has conducted research, developed Working Carer Support Services, and advocated for increased workplace support.

Kim led an initiative that made a NSW Local Health District the first organisation in Australia to be accredited as a Carer Inclusive Workplace under the Carers + Employers program.

Presentations by Kim:

2022 – Carers NSW Conference: Staff Carers Initiative

2021 – Carer Knowledge Exchange: Supporting Carers in the Workplace Webinar

2020 – Carers NSW Webinar: Developing a Carer-Friendly Workplace

Recognitions & Awards

🏆 2021 – Health District Innovation & Excellence Awards (Education & Workforce Development)

🏆 2018 – NSW Carers Award for a Carer-friendly Organisation

We can support you to navigate care-giving while prioritising your own well-being.

End-of-life and bereavement counselling play a crucial role in supporting individuals and families during some of the most challenging moments in life. A significant part of Kim’s work in health included supporting patients with life limiting illness, and their families move through the process of loss.

Kim is committed to providing holistic care in safe space for clients to reflect on the end of their life. Kim focuses on the mental, emotional and spiritual needs of people as they reach the End-of-life, addressing the multifaceted impact of loss and providing tailored support to meet diverse needs. Kim focuses on providing clients with emotional support to them through process loss and grief; assisting with end of life issues (Advance Care Directives, NFR’s etc); provides a safe space to discuss fears, uncertainties, and the emotional impact of facing mortality.

Kim can also offer support to family and carers to navigate through their grief and support them in moving forward. When a loved one is nearing the end of life, families and carers experience emotional, psychological, and even physical stress. Counselling provides crucial support during this difficult time, helping individuals navigate grief, make informed decisions, and process complex emotions.

Key Benefits of Counselling for Families and Carers:

  • Emotional Support: Helps manage feelings of sadness, anxiety, and guilt.
  • Guidance in Decision-Making: Assists with practical and medical choices regarding end-of-life care, including Volunteer Assisted Dying.
  • Coping Strategies: Provides tools to handle grief before, during, and after loss.
  • Improved Communication: Strengthens relationships and encourages open conversations about feelings and wishes
  • Prevention of Complicated Grief: Reduces the risk of prolonged emotional distress or depression.

Professional counselling offers a safe space to process emotions, find comfort, and receive guidance, ensuring that both families and carers can cope with loss in a healthy and supportive way.

End-of-life and bereavement counselling are vital services that provide compassionate support, empower individuals with coping strategies, and facilitate a healthier adjustment to loss—benefiting both the individuals directly affected and their support networks.

5. Work & Career-related Counselling and Consulting

Employment and the workplace contribute significantly to a person’s well-being. It can provide personal satisfaction, whilst providing income.  Unfortunately, it can also be the source of stress and anxiety.

Challenges in the workplace such as Toxic Work Environment, Bullying, Heavy Workload, Job Insecurity, Poor Work-Life Balance, Lack of Control , Low Recognition & Rewards, and Limited Career Growth can impact on a person’s general well-being, mental and physical health and relationships.

Challenges to obtaining and maintaining employment can include a range of issues including: Physical and mental health issues, disability, personal and family responsibilities, addictions, trauma, interpersonal issues, access to training, unclear career goals, and difficult work environments.

Career and employment counselling is essential for helping individuals make informed decisions about their professional paths. It provides guidance, support, and strategies to navigate career choices, job transitions, and workplace challenges.

Kim has had over 7 years’ experience in the employment/career counselling space. In her roles as a recruitment consultant, and job network employment consultant, she has assisted people address their vocational and non-vocational barriers in securing and maintaining employment.

Kim can assist in managing workplace stress through coping strategies, time management, assertiveness, self-regulation and professional support – which can improve job satisfaction and overall well-being. She can also support clients to identify employment paths and opportunities, prepare people for job search, resume writing, and job interviews. 

She has also supported people in managing difficult work situations.

Kim can assist in a range of areas including:

  • Clarity & Direction – Helps individuals identify strengths, interests, and suitable career options.
  • Job Search & Interview Skills – Offers resume building, job search strategies, and interview preparation
  • Career Transitions – Supports those changing careers, re-entering the workforce, or facing redundancy.
  • Workplace Well-being – Addresses job stress, bullying, work-life balance, and career-related anxiety.
  • Goal Setting & Growth – Assists in setting realistic career goals and developing skills for advancement.

By providing personalised support and evidence-based strategies, career counselling empowers individuals to achieve job satisfaction, financial stability, and long-term professional success.

  • Occupational Stress
  • Workplace Relationships
  • Employment Assistance Programs (EAP-related support)

Clinical Supervision

Clinical supervision is a vital component of ethical, reflective, and effective professional practice.

Kim views supervision as a cornerstone of lifelong learning and growth. Her ongoing commitment to receiving supervision throughout her career deeply informs the way she supports others in their professional journeys.

Kim offers a supportive, structured space where practitioners can reflect on their work, process challenges, and grow both personally and professionally. Through this collaborative process, supervision promotes emotional resilience, professional insight, and ongoing development—ultimately enhancing practitioner well-being and improving outcomes for clients.

Whether you’re seeking to deepen your reflective practice, navigate complex clinical situations, or strengthen your professional identity, clinical supervision with Kim provides a grounded and compassionate space for growth.

“Reflection is much more than a cognitive or abstract process—it involves emotions, intuitions, sensations, and bodily experiences that resonate with the heart as well as the head.” Michael Carroll

Kim uses a Reflective Supervision approach, which emphasises the importance of self-reflection, emotional support, and professional development. This approach fosters emotional well-being, reduces burnout, strengthens resilience, and enhances communication skills. It enables practitioners to process their experiences deeply—helping them connect with both their cognitive and emotional responses.

Kim has over 25 years’ experience in clinical supervision, providing supervision and training clinical supervisors in a variety of settings, to a broad range of clinicians working with diverse client groups.

Kim has had extensive experience in providing supervision to students, new graduates, and experienced professionals.

Kim has worked as a social work student and professional educator while working in health. She has also provided external supervision for a range of universities. Kim is currently employed by Western Sydney University as an External Supervisor and Mid Placement Liaison Visitor.

Her role in supervision has extended to developing and facilitating a range of supervision trainings programs.

Trainings have included:

‘Transition to Student Supervisor’

 – Developed and facilitated a one-day education program for social work to transition into the role of student supervisor. This program was attended by social workers across NSW and ACT.

‘Transition from Professional Clinician to Professional Supervisor’ – Developed and facilitated a program to introduce allied health and nursing professionals in providing clinical supervision to allied health and nursing staff to enhance clinician professional development. This program was developed as historically supervision is mandated in social work and psychology, but not as commonly utilised in other professions. Training was funded by HETI.

‘SWSLHD Clinical supervision training’ – Facilitator of NSW health program to enhance the use of clinical supervision across all health disciplines.

‘Get Ready’ interdisciplinary training program – co-facilitator. This was a NSW Health initiative to enhance interdisciplinary engagement between professionals.

‘Advanced Care Directives – Simulation training’ – Received funding for research to develop an education program to enhance social workers’ skills in engaging with clients around Advanced Care Directives.

Kim provides clinical supervision to:

  • Social workers
  • Counsellors
  • Therapists
  • Case workers
  • Healthcare professionals*:
    • Allied health (Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists  etc),
    • Nurses
    • Mental health clinicians
    • Medical practitioners

Clinical supervision has historically been linked to social work and psychology – and its importance is beginning to be recognised as essential across all healthcare disciplines.

Clinical supervision is commonly recognised as a vital support system for healthcare professionals, enhancing patient care, staff development, and workplace well-being. Despite this awareness, in the resource poor health setting, quality clinical supervision is often not provided. 

Kim’s health experience contributes to her effectiveness in providing clinical supervision to health care professionals in a range of settings including hospitals, community and private practice. With 18 years of experience as a Health Social Worker, Kim brings an understanding of the unique challenges faced by healthcare professionals. Kim provides reflective clinical supervision that is not only rooted in general clinical principles but also informed by the specific demands of the healthcare environment. Kim provides professional clinicians with a space where they are able to safely reflect on, and process their experiences and complexities of their work.

Clinical supervision aims to support healthcare workers to maintain their well-being, and develop resilience, whilst supporting continuous professional development and growth.

Kim offers supervision in a range of formats, including individual and group supervision, both face-to-face and online.

Supervision can contribute to the professional development required for registration to professional boards (you will need to confirm with your registering body).

Supervision is tax deductible.

Professional Development

‘Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” – Nelson Mandela

Professional development is crucial for improving skills, staying updated on industry changes, and maintaining ethical practices.

Lifelong learning helps professionals adapt to new techniques and trends, ensuring they remain effective and knowledgeable. It also boosts career recognition and credibility, as ongoing development shows commitment to improvement.

For those with professional registration, continuing education is often required to meet standards and maintain licensure. Regular professional development enhances job performance, job satisfaction, and career opportunities while fostering confidence and expertise. Engaging in professional growth helps individuals stay relevant, effective, and respected in their careers.

We deliver professional development in a range of modalities to ensure that clients receive support in the most engaging, accessible and appropriate approach.  We provide supervision, coaching, mentoring, training and consultation. Professional development can be provided on both individual and group basis.

Kim’s commitment to lifelong learning, and her expertise in all modalities, will ensure that you will receive a high quality, accessible, tailored and engaging service.

Education and Training

“Education is not preparation for life; education is life itself.” – John Dewey

We believe education is a powerful tool for personal and professional growth. We support individuals and organisations in identifying learning needs and developing meaningful, accessible, and inclusive training programs.

Whether you’re looking to enhance an existing course or create something new, we offer bespoke presentations and workshops tailored to your audience. We work collaboratively to design engaging content that promotes participation, inclusivity, and practical learning outcomes.

All workshops include customised content tailored to your needs; practical, experiential learning activities and a flexible delivery format — from 1 hour to 2-day intensives

Kim brings extensive experience in designing and delivering training across health, education, and employment sectors. She has facilitated everything from one-off sessions to ongoing training programs, both in-person and online. Her approach is flexible, interactive, and grounded in evidence-based practice.

Kim is committed to making training accessible and engaging for all participants. Holding a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, she creates inclusive learning environments and is able to provide reasonable adjustments as needed to support learner success.

Kim’s training experience has ranged across diverse areas including:

Wellness in Health care for consumers. Developed and facilitated a range of consumer/client psychosocial education programs to support clients living with illnesses to promoting wellness and optimising capacity whilst experiencing illness including:

  • Living with Breast Cancer Wellness Program
  • Living with Diabetes Wellness Program
  • Wellness in Cancer and Survivorship

Wellness in Care Programs for clinicians. Developed and facilitated a range of programs which promote, advocate and empower clinicians in integrating wellness model into client interventions and engagement. This training was provided in a range of formats including:  in services, medical journal clubs; conferences and as sessions in broader training programs.

Supportive practice skills. Training to support allied health staff to provide support to emotional and distressed clients during non-counselling clinical interventions.

 

Social Work Education program – in her role as a Social Work Educator for both social work students and clinicians, Kim developed and facilitated a range of education programs including:

  • Student Education program for Health placements – Social work students have to complete 1000 hours of practice in order to complete their qualification. To enhance students learning, Kim facilitated student education program attended by students across SWSLHD.
  • ‘Transition to Student Supervisor’ – Supervising social work students can be demanding, and require specific skills and knowledge. Kim identified a lack of training in this area. She developed and facilitated a one-day education program for Social Workers to transition into the role of student supervisor.  This program is embedded into the SWSLHD professional education program. The program was attended by social workers across NSW and ACT.
  • ‘New to Health Social Work program’ Training for both new graduates and experienced social workers who commenced working in health. This 6-session program supported social workers to contextualise general social work skills and knowledge to transition to health social worker.
  • ‘Advanced Care Directives – Simulation training’ – A key role of social workers in healthcare is to promote and facilitate discussions around Advanced Care Directives. It was identified that additional skill development was needed in this area for social workers. To address this, Kim received funding to research and create an educational program aimed at enhancing social workers’ skills in facilitating and promoting Advanced Care Directives. The program was designed around a simulated training environment, engaging health actors to support and create valuable learning opportunities for skill development.

While working as a professional educator her training was expanded to include broader multidisciplinary training including:

  • ‘SWSLHD Clinical supervision training’ – Facilitator of NSW health program to enhance the use of clinical supervision across all health disciplines.
  • ‘Get Ready’ interdisciplinary training program – co facilitator. This was a NSW Health initiative to enhance interdisciplinary engagement between professionals. The rationale is increasing engagement in training would enhance understanding and communication between disciplines.

‘Carer Awareness and recognition training’ – provided training on carer awareness and working with carers across the Local Health Districts and community. Attendees of training included health clinicians, students and new graduates

Communication skills training delivered to clients including anger management, mindfulness, and self care.

Job readiness training. Education programs to assist long-term unemployed clients re-enter the workforce. 

Training was provided on a range of topics with both vocational and non-vocational focus.

Sessions included: Job search skills training (resume preparation, job search, interviewing skills); computer skills; assertiveness and communication skills; goal setting; time management; professionalism in the workplace.

Whether you’re a business, community group, or educational institution, Kim will work with you to create meaningful training experiences that leave a lasting impact.

Contact us if you would like assistance with education program development, enhancement or facilitation.  We offer bespoke presentations and workshops in a range of formats.

Consultation Services

We offer expert consultation services to support individuals, organisations, and communities in navigating complex social challenges.

Our services include project and program development, as well as the design and facilitation of bespoke training programs, workshops, and seminars.

We pride ourselves on delivering customised, flexible support tailored to your unique needs.

We recognise the importance of inclusivity and accessibility, and our approach ensures that diverse populations are acknowledged and supported.

We focus on creating customer-centred, equitable solutions that work within resource limitations, maximise capacity, and ensure sustainability.

Our Core Values in Consultation Services

  • Client-Centred Approach: Tailored support that focuses on your unique goals and challenges.
  • Integrity & Transparency: Honest communication and professionalism at every stage.
  • Collaboration & Co-Design: Partnering with you to co-create solutions that reflect shared values and vision.
  • Inclusivity & Accessibility: Designing services that are inclusive, culturally safe, accessible for all.  Ensuring services are inclusive of our diverse community, including: race, religion, disability/ ability, neurodiverse, LGBTIQ+, culture.
  • Evidence-Informed Practices: Using the latest research and best practices to drive effective outcomes.
  • Sustainability & Long-Term Impact: Ensuring lasting, positive change with a focus on sustainable outcomes.
  • Flexibility & Agility: Adapting strategies to meet evolving needs and challenges.
  • Empowerment & Capacity Building: Fostering skills and confidence for lasting growth and independence.
  • Continuous Improvement: Embracing feedback and evaluation to ensure ongoing relevance and success.

With extensive experience in project and program development, training, and a strong commitment to ethical practice, Kim brings critical thinking, empathy, and compassion to every consultation. This ensures that you receive high-quality service in a supportive and inclusive environment.

Project and Program Development Experience

Over her 8 years working as the Local Health District Manager of the Carers Program, Kim developed the program to address the areas of focus as defined by NSW Health. 

During this time, Kim initiated a range of innovations to enhance the awareness, recognition and support of carers in the Local Health District.

Kim developed the Carers Program into a multi-focused program which incorporated a range of initiative to support carers.

They included an online carer registry, Mobile Information Carer Centres, and education and training for carers, students and clinicians. 

Kim also developed a ‘Staff Carer Initiative’ which was based on the findings of her research into the experience of working carers. She developed a Staff Carer Support Service to support staff who were balancing paid work and caring, promoted the needs of working carers through staff newsletters focusing on carers and carer issues, provided a broad range of training and education sessions to clinical staff, managers, new managers and to Workforce Service staff.

Kim led the initiative which resulted in a NSW Local Health District becoming the first organisation in Australia to be recognised as a ‘Carer-Inclusive Work’ place as recognised by the Carers + Employers program.

Kim’s work has not only presented in this space, but has also received awards for the ‘Staff Carer initiative’

  • 2022 – Carers NSW Conference 2022 – Presented on ‘Staff Carers Initiative’
  • 2021 – Carer Knowledge Exchange: Webinar 1 – Supporting carers in the workplace
  • 2020 – Carers NSW: Carers + Employers webinar: Developing a carer-friendly workplace*
  • 2021 – Health District Innovation and Excellence Awards Education and Workforce Development
  • 2018 – NSW Carers Award for a carer-friendly organisation

* The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) Survey of Disability, Ageing and Carers

In 2003, the Family and Community Services agency launched the ‘Personal Support Program’, a government-funded program to assist long-term unemployed clients to address their non-vocational barriers to employment.

Kim designed, developed and delivered of Personal Support Program successfully over a three-year period. She also introduced a range of successful initiatives to assist clients address non-vocational barriers to employment.

These initiatives included education programs based on adult education principles. 

Programs encompassed managing mental health issues, assertiveness, interpersonal skills, and job search programs including basic computer skills, resume writing, interviews, and maintaining employment.

Kim initiated a range of wellness programs whilst working in health.

These initiatives were based on the need to integrate wellness into healthcare.  This supported a holistic approach to health, based on belief that health is more than merely ‘the absence of illness’. 

Kim developed and facilitated a range of consumer/client psychosocial education programs to support clients living with illnesses to promoting wellness and optimising capacity whilst experiencing illness including:

  • Living with Breast Cancer Wellness Program
  • Living with Diabetes Wellness Program
  • Wellness in Cancer and Survivorship: Wellness in Care Programs for clinicians – developed and facilitated a range of programs to promote, advocate and empower clinicians in integrating wellness model into client interventions and engagement. This training was provided in a range of formats including in-person services, medical journal clubs; conferences and as sessions within broader training programs.

As a social work educator for students and clinicians, Kim identified key areas in social work professional development that could be enhanced to benefit both staff and clients.

She enhanced existing professional development programs by introducing a range of programs including:

  • Social Work Student Education program
  • ‘Transition to Student Supervisor’ training and ongoing clinical supervision groups
  • ‘New-to-Health Social Work Program’
  • ‘Advanced Care Directives – Simulation Training’
  • ‘Transition from Professional Clinician to Professional Supervisor’

At Brauer Counselling and Consulting, we aim to empower organisations and communities through meaningful, inclusive, and sustainable solutions, ensuring long-term success for all stakeholders involved.

Brauer Counselling and Consulting is not a crisis service.

If anyone’s life is in immediate danger, call 000 and ask to speak to the mental health crisis team, or visit your local hospital emergency department or General Practitioner

If you are in crisis and need immediate counselling support – call:

Lifeline: 13 11 14
They are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. https://www.lifeline.org.au

Mental Health Line: 1800 011 511
This is NSW Health’s 24/7 state-wide phone service which links people with NSW Health mental health services. It is a free service.

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