- Stress management
- Self-esteem work
- Family concerns
About Christina
Christina "Chrissie" Keynes is an ACA counsellor in Australia with five years' experience working with adults and students. She supports people managing stress, anxiety, family concerns, grief, and self-esteem. Her work also covers coping with life changes and related issues such as abandonment, attachment and caregiver strain.
Chrissie focuses on practical steps people can use between sessions. She helps clients notice and name strong feelings, practise simple emotional regulation skills, and build confidence in everyday situations. Conversations are direct and paced to suit what someone can handle in the moment.
Her background includes supporting those facing chronic illness, cancer, hospice and end-of-life matters, and the emotional challenges that come with caregiving. She also works with issues linked to family of origin, divorce, control and communication problems. This range shapes how she plans short-term goals and follow-up tasks.
Outside of counselling she spends time walking with her husky and being with her family and two children. That day-to-day perspective informs a practical style that aims to fit into a client's ordinary life. Chrissie invites people to try a first session to see if her way of working feels helpful.
Clients may expect clear suggestions, relatable examples and small, doable exercises to try between meetings. Over a few conversations she will work with each person to set realistic steps for managing anxiety and rebuilding self-confidence.
Therapeutic methods and online sessions
Chrissie uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques delivered in a clear, practical way. One common approach she uses focuses on building emotional regulation skills - teaching simple steps to notice and manage strong feelings so daily life becomes easier to handle. Another method centres on confidence-building and behavioural practice - setting small, achievable tasks that help people face feared social or performance situations and learn from each attempt.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Chrissie will talk through what has and hasn’t helped before, and collaborate with each person to choose techniques that match their goals and preferences. This means plans can change as needs become clearer across sessions.
The practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions into a busy routine and reducing travel time. If you prefer different formats, please confirm available options before booking, since the biography does not list specific session types. Online sessions can make it easier to keep appointments around work, childcare or other commitments and allow for shorter check-ins or longer therapy blocks depending on what suits day-to-day life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, family issues, grief, self-esteem and coping with life changes, plus related problems like attachment, caregiver stress and chronic illness support.
What is her general approach in sessions?
Sessions are practical and paced to the client. She offers straightforward skills for emotion regulation and confidence, with small tasks to try between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
Chrissie has five years' experience working as a counsellor with adults and students.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an ACA counsellor and works from Australia.
Can sessions be held in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Which session formats does she offer?
Please confirm current session formats before booking, as the biography does not specify them.
How are fees handled?
Costs vary with location; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.