Introducing: Kane Brown

 

For this Australia-based therapist, the path to clinical work began not with a textbook, but in the classroom. Before earning his degree, Kane spent a year running an in-school suspension (ISS) program at a local high school. What struck him most wasn’t the discipline—it was the connection. “I really enjoyed getting to know the students and building relationships that helped them stay out of ISS in the future.” That experience planted a seed, but it wasn’t until a trusted therapist pointed out Kane’s natural aptitude for the field that he seriously considered a career in mental health.

With that encouragement, Kane pursued a Master’s degree in counseling and began his clinical journey in 2020. At the time, he envisioned working primarily in-person, but like many during the COVID-19 crisis, he shifted to telehealth—and found it a smoother transition than expected. “I had no idea which populations I wanted to work with,” he admits, “but that’s become much clearer with experience.”

One of the most fulfilling aspects of Kane’s work has been building authentic relationships with clients. Being a stable, supportive presence during some of the most difficult moments in a person’s life is not something he takes lightly. When challenges arise, he leans on his own community—supervisors, therapist colleagues, and mentors—who are always ready to offer support or a listening ear. Collaboration, both with clients and colleagues, is central to his approach.

These days, Kane’s especially passionate about supporting chronically ill individuals and those in the COVID-cautious community. “It can be hard for people in these communities to find care that doesn’t dismiss their concerns as unrealistic anxiety,” he explains. “There’s a lot of loneliness and misunderstanding, especially now that many assume the pandemic is over.” Kane’s goal is to create space where those clients feel seen, validated, and supported. He also hopes to become certified in Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) therapy to better serve clients with OCD, another group he feels strongly connected to.

Outside the therapy room, Kane leads a life rich with creative pursuits. A lover of all things vintage, he’s unintentionally started collecting mid-century furniture, linens, clocks—and Toby jugs. But perhaps his most unique hobby is his deep love for typewriters. Through the website Typepals.com, he connects with penpals around the world using his collection of typewriters, which span from the 1930s to the 1980s. He’s especially drawn to pre-1960s machines for their craftsmanship and character. “Each one has a personality,” he says, always on the lookout for rare models like those with Vogue or Script typefaces or the fascinating IBM Selectric.

If that weren’t enough, Kane also plays the piano and is learning the trombone—proof that for this therapist, curiosity and care extend far beyond the screen.

Interested in working with Kane? Send an email to referrals@phases-therapy.com today!