Kimberly Ajele

Hello! I’m Kimberly

About Me

From a young age I’ve felt a strong pull toward professions focused on helping others. Attending an information session at the University of the Fraser Valley’s social work program solidified my career path. I graduated with my Bachelors of Social Work specialising in Child Welfare in 2014. I went on to complete my Master’s in Social Work from the University of British Columbia in 2018.

In my graduate studies, my research explored the value of attachment, connections, and relationships for Indigenous children and youth. In one of my master’s practica, I had the privilege of guiding children in care and adoptive youth through the process of life story work. Since graduating with my Masters in Social Work, I have been working with children and youth in a counselling setting. My journey has been enriched by working with youth doing outreach counselling, recognizing the significance of connection to the land in healing and well-being.

Children and youth I support may be experiencing difficulties with mental health, such as anxiety, depression, OCD, suicidal ideation, self-harm and other challenges. I integrate approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally Focused Family Therapy (EFFT), and Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) to support young individuals in understanding their thoughts and feelings, managing stress, improving relationships, and developing skills to handle difficult situations. My areas of interest include working with youth ages 10 years and up, and supporting their caregivers