Online therapy appointments available with Kaz!
Kaz Vilkhuis | Melbourne-based Online Therapy and Assessment
Clinical Experience, Qualifications and Approaches
Kaz is a Registered Psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), holding a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, an Advanced Graduate Diploma of Psychology from Monash University, and a Master of Professional Psychology from The Cairnmillar Institute in Melbourne.
Kaz has extensive clinical experience in private practice, offering mental health support to diverse clients, including neurodivergent individuals, those from the LGBTQIA+ community, and people from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) backgrounds. Kaz employs various therapeutic techniques, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Emotion Focused Therapy.
In their practice, Kaz aims to understand each individual holistically by considering their lived experience, family context, cultural identity, physical health, personality, strengths, and mental health challenges. Their therapeutic approach is collaborative and person-centred, ensuring a safe environment where clients feel understood and supported in achieving their goals. Kaz also uses a social model of disability to identify environmental barriers while enhancing clients' access to accommodations and internal resources to improve their overall wellbeing.
Personal Experiences and Interests
Whether it be a forest, park, or beach walk, Kaz enjoys being in nature, which they find grounding and restorative for their mental health support. Kaz often spends time maintaining a large collection of cacti and other house plants, reading, or trying out different art/craft activities. Their interests also extend to film and television, as well as casual photography.
Kaz has lived experience of neurodivergence, cultural and linguistic diversity, and is proud to be part of the LGBTQIA+ community. They understand the importance of identity and belonging, integrating these discussions within the mental health support they provide.
(Photo Credit: Leo Cherry Photography)