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Heidi Christie

Therapist or counsellor · Australia

Heidi Christie

ACA

ACA counsellor - Life purpose and relationships

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Experience
13 years
Based in
Australia
Sessions
Online
Languages
English
  • Stress and anxiety
  • Trauma informed approaches
  • Somatic and parts work

About Heidi

Heidi Christie is an ACA counsellor with 13 years' experience based in Australia. She works with adults dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, grief and low self-esteem. Her practice also addresses issues such as abandonment, attachment concerns, chronic illness, caregiving stress and body image worries.

She describes a mix of talk work and body-focused methods. Sessions look at how life events shape feelings and relationships. Heidi uses somatic practice, attachment-based approaches, expressive therapies and parts work alongside conversational therapy to help people notice patterns and reactions.

Her background includes a Master of Counselling and Psychotherapy and certification as a HeartMath Practitioner, with additional training in the biology of trauma. That combination guides her focus on nervous system support as well as exploring personal history and relational patterns.

In practical terms, Heidi helps people build coping strategies and small routines to manage overwhelm. She also works on communication skills for relationship difficulties and supports people living with chronic pain or illness to reduce caregiver stress and burnout.

Clients can expect a collaborative style that looks at symptoms and their origins. Heidi helps people identify steps they can try between sessions and ways to track what does and doesn’t help. The aim is steady, manageable change rather than quick fixes.

Registration on record

ACA
Australia · 24192

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Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefSelf esteem

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryVisually impairedWomen's issues

Experience

13+ years

Credentials

ACA · Australia

Languages

English

Therapeutic approaches used in online sessions

Heidi draws on evidence-based, body-informed practices alongside conversational therapy. Somatic practice focuses on bodily signals and gentle regulation techniques; it can help when stress or trauma shows up as tension, panic or shutdown. Attachment-based work looks at patterns in close relationships and helps people understand how past bonds influence present reactions and communication.

Choosing the best approach is part of the work together. She will talk with you about needs, goals and preferences and adapt methods as progress and feedback guide the plan. That means trying a method for a few sessions and adjusting based on what feels useful.

The practical benefits of online sessions include easier fitting of appointments into a busy life and fewer travel demands. Details about which session formats are offered should be confirmed before booking. This discussion will also cover session length, scheduling and how to manage shorter check-ins when time is limited, so the therapy can fit around work, caregiving and health commitments.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she work with?

She works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, grief and self-esteem issues, plus related areas such as caregiving stress and chronic illness.

How does she approach someone who feels stuck?

She combines talk-based therapy with somatic practice and attachment-informed work to help people notice patterns and try practical steps between sessions.

What experience does she bring?

She has 13 years of clinical experience and holds a Master of Counselling and Psychotherapy along with certification as a HeartMath Practitioner.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is an ACA counsellor practising in Australia.

Does she offer sessions in other languages?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are sessions paid for?

Cost varies by location and sessions use a cancellable subscription model; exact fees depend on where you are based.

How do I begin a first session?

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