Christina "Chrissie" Keynes

Christina "Chrissie" Keynes is an ACA counsellor in Australia with five years of experience working with adults and students. She focuses on stress, anxiety, family conflict, grief and self-esteem, helping people cope with life changes and difficult emotions.

Chrissie keeps sessions straightforward and practical. She helps people develop better emotional regulation and build self-confidence. Conversations often focus on manageable steps to reduce worry and improve day-to-day functioning.

Clients work through relationship patterns, family of origin issues and communication problems. Chrissie also supports those facing illness, caregiving strain, end-of-life concerns and the practical fallout of separation or divorce. She addresses feelings such as guilt, shame and abandonment in clear, direct ways.

Her approach includes helping people manage chronic pain, long-term illness and the stresses that come with caring for others. She also assists people processing grief after loss and those navigating major life transitions such as ageing or a cancer diagnosis.

Outside work Chrissie spends time walking in the forest with her husky and adventuring with her family and two children. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session to see if the approach feels right for them.

How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions

Christie uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques in straightforward ways. One common approach focuses on emotional regulation skills - teaching practical strategies to notice and manage strong feelings so day-to-day functioning can improve. This helps with anxiety, worry and high-stress moments.

Another approach involves working with relationship and attachment patterns. Sessions look at communication habits, family of origin dynamics and codependency, and help people try different ways of relating that reduce recurring conflict and shame.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options, try techniques in session and adjust based on the person's goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process rather than a one-size-fits-all prescription.

The biography does not specify session formats, so confirm the current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy week, shorten check-ins, or avoid travel time. They can also allow for quieter, camera-free conversations when that suits the person better.