kimberley scanlan

Kimberley Scanlan

AMHSW
Accredited Mental Health Social Worker

Publicly identifies as: LGBTQIA, Woman, Neurodivergent

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Years Practicing: 5

A gender and neurodivergent-affirming clinician who is passionate about supporting those with multiple mental health difficulties.

Accredited Mental Health Social Worker Telehealth

I am an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker who specialises in supporting young people and adults with eating disorders, obsessive/compulsive behaviours, body focused repetitive behaviours, and other mental health difficulties. As a neurodivergent and LGBTQIA+ health professional, I am particularly passionate about supporting LGBTQIA+ or neurodivergent individuals who have multiple mental health difficulties or differences, and are seeking an affirming approach. I work under a weight neutral and Health at Every Size model, and have experience supporting individuals with feeding and eating differences.

To further support my clients, I have completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Youth Mental Health and am undertaking further study in psychology to increase the services I can provide. I have experience working in community adolescent mental health services.

I aim to create a warm and safe space through humour, empathy, and authenticity. To ensure I am helpful and that you feel heard, I will check in around your goals and what you would like to focus on. I use a variety of evidence-based interventions, such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, and am passionate about adapting these approaches to neurodivergent brains.

Qualifications:

  • Masters of Social Work, 2020, University of Tasmania
  • Graduate Diploma in Youth Mental Health, 2024, University of Melbourne
  • Graduate Diploma of Psychological Science, 2025, Deakin University

Special Interests:

Body focused repetitive behaviours, eating disorders, OCD, Autism/ADHD, gender affirming care/LGBTIQ+ clients.

Availability

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Location: Hobart, Tasmania / Kingston, Tasmania / Telehealth

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Location: Hobart, Tasmania / Kingston, Tasmania / Telehealth