Kimberly Ajele

Hello! I’m Kimberly

About Me

From a young age, I’ve felt a strong calling to help others, which naturally led me to the field of
social work. Attending an information session at the University of the Fraser Valley’s Social
Work program solidified this path for me. I completed my Bachelor of Social Work, specializing
in Child Welfare, in 2014 and spent four years supporting children involved in the foster care
system. In 2018, I completed my Master of Social Work at the University of British Columbia,
where my research focused on the importance of attachment, connection, and relationships for Indigenous children and youth.

During my graduate studies, one of my most meaningful practicum placements involved guiding children in care and adoptive youth through life story work, a process that deepened my understanding of identity, loss, and healing. Since completing my MSW, I have worked in
community mental health, providing counselling support to children and youth navigating a wide range of mental health challenges including anxiety, depression, OCD, suicidal ideation,
self-harm, and trauma.

My therapeutic approach integrates a variety of modalities including Cognitive Behavioral
Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally Focused Family Therapy
(EFFT), Interpersonal Therapy (IPT), and both directive and non-directive play therapy. I’m also
trained in SPACE (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions), which supports
caregivers of children with significant anxiety and/or OCD.