Bella Kinimaka - Counsellor

Bella Kinimaka

Registered Counsellor

Location: Sunshine Coast / Online

Bella is only available online and at our Kin Kin clinic on Thursdays and Fridays.

What services do you offer at Scope?

I provide services for school-aged children, adolescents, and adults, including therapy to manage:

  • Life challenges
  • Stress
  • Anxiety
  • Relationships
  • Identity
  • Trauma
  • Medical experiences
Who would benefit from seeing you?
I’ve had the privilege of working with a diverse range of clients. My specific focus has been on supporting young people through life’s challenges; from stress, anxiety and relationships to identity, trauma and medical experiences. I also enjoy working alongside neurodivergent clients, helping them to embrace their unique strengths and perspectives.
What has your journey as a counsellor looked like?

I hold Bachelor's degrees in Counselling and Psychology, and I'm passionate about working with adolescents and young adults.

What values underpin your approach?

I believe in a holistic approach to mental health and wellbeing, and can support clients in their journey to flourishing through a versatile approach that can adapt to meet them where they are, as I prioritise focusing on each individual's unique lived experience, and life situation. I walk alongside clients in their discovery, and exploration of wellbeing, and am passionate in helping them to have agency in their lives, be themselves and learn to thrive.

        What do you find rewarding about being a counsellor?
        It's a privilege to connect with clients and listen to their stories. It's always rewarding to make a positive impact on a client's day to day experience, providing support when they need it most.
        What are some of your personal interests?

        In my free time I enjoy reading, getting out in nature, travelling and spending time with my family, friends and two cats.