Our Story
At KC Empowerment, we are dedicated to providing individualized support to help you achieve your personal and professional goals. Our founder, Taliya Thompson, has a background in psychology and years of experience in the support industry. She saw a need for more structured support aimed at empowering neurodivergent individuals in achieving their own goals and independence. Our team of professionals are committed to helping you develop the skills and tools you need to overcome challenges and succeed in all areas of your life.
Our Founder
Hello, I'm Taliya, founder of
Kind & Collaborative Empowerment.
My Background
With an Honours degree in Psychology and nearing completion of my PhD in psychology, my passion lies in understanding and addressing the complex challenges individuals face, particularly in the realm of mental health.
My current research focuses on unravelling the impact of social media on body image issues among young women. I am dedicated to developing effective interventions to promote mental well-being and prevent appearance-related psychological disorders (i.e., body dysmorphic disorder, eating disorders).
Having experienced the struggles of living with OCD and severe anxiety firsthand, I'm deeply committed to empowering individuals to navigate their own paths towards lasting independence.
Continuously striving for personal and professional growth myself, I actively pursue ongoing training across various allied health disciplines and seek guidance from esteemed professionals in the field.
Taliya Thompson (She/Her)
Bpsych (Hons, Class I)
Services
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Positive Behaviour Support
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Specialist Behaviour Intervention
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Behaviour Therapy
How did
KC Start?
A few years back, I founded Kind and Collaborative Empowerment (KC Empowerment) to address a gap I noticed in the industry. While working as a support worker during my university years, I observed a focus on quantity over quality among providers. They lacked emphasis on capacity building and personalised collaboration with clients to help them develop skills to achieve their goals autonomously.
Starting as a positive behaviour support practitioner, I expanded my clientele, emphasising integrity as the cornerstone of our business values - embodying kindness, collaboration, and empowerment. This attracted clients who resonated with these values. As our team grew, we were fortunate to connect with like-minded professionals who shared our vision. We remain committed to prioritising the experiences of clients and their families, fostering holistic growth and learning together.
Compassion
Always embodying kindness above anything!
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Empowerment
Providing support to individuals to achieve their own independence & fulfilment.
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Collaboration
Tailoring care to each participant's and their families' specific needs, while actively incorporating insights from their lived experiences into our approach.
