About Us
Kimberley is a Forensic Psychologist with a Master of Psychology (Forensics) from the University of South Australia. She is a board-approved supervisor and a member of the Australian and New Zealand Association for Psychiatry, Psychology and Law (ANZAPPL) and the Australian Association for Psychologists Inc (AAPi).
Kimberley has worked in prisons and community mental health settings for over 15 years, working almost exclusively with people involved in the justice system. She has extensive experience in working with people with personality disorder. She values understanding and curiosity, and helping people to navigate difficult circumstances with warmth and clear communication.
Kimberley understands the challenges associated with involvement in the justice system, including difficulties faced by people new to the system. She endeavours to assist people to understand processes through clear communication. She is able to provide recommendations for treatment and therapy where appropriate.
Publications:
Bartsch, D., Ransom, S. & Gilson, K. (2025). Screening for borderline personality disorder symptoms amongst adult offenders attending a rehabilitation program. DOI: 10.1080/13218719.2024.2444304
Dahlenburg, S., Bartsch, D. & Gilson, K. (2024). Global prevalence of borderline personality disorder and self-reported symptoms of adults in prison: A systematic review and meta-analysis. DOI: 10.1016/j.ijlp.2024.102032