- Anxiety and stress
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief and loss
About Heidi
Heidi Christie is an ACA counsellor with 13 years' experience based in Australia. She works with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, grief and self-esteem issues. She also supports people dealing with abandonment, adoption and foster care matters, attachment challenges, chronic illness and caregiver stress.
Heidi uses talking therapy alongside body-based practices. Sessions focus on noticing emotional and physical reactions, understanding how earlier experiences shape current behaviour, and building practical ways to cope. She blends conversational work with somatic exercises and attention to the nervous system to help people manage overwhelm.
Her practice pays attention to relationship patterns and attachment. That means looking at how past relationships influence present connections, communication and trust. She also offers ways to work on boundaries, codependency and communication problems in everyday life.
Heidi has experience supporting people after sexual assault and childhood trauma, and she works with those facing chronic pain, cancer or major life changes. She uses parts work and expressive methods when these suit the person and the issue they brought to therapy.
She describes her work as trauma-informed and grounded in practical skills. Sessions aim to build resilience, reduce distressing symptoms and help people make clearer choices. To start, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session through the online therapy options button.
How evidence-based methods translate to online sessions
Heidi works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques that combine talk therapy and somatic support. Talk-based work focuses on identifying thoughts and patterns that get in the way, and developing new ways of responding to stressful situations. Somatic approaches attend to how the body stores stress and offer simple body-focused exercises to reduce physical tension and nervous system activation.She also draws on attachment-informed approaches that look at relationship patterns and how they shape emotional responses. That kind of work helps when communication problems, codependency or fear of abandonment are affecting day-to-day life. Deciding which approaches to use is a shared process; the therapist will help you try methods and then adjust based on what feels most helpful for your goals and preferences.
The therapist's biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow check-ins from different locations. Some formats are better for short check-ins and practical skill work, while others suit longer emotional processing; Heidi will discuss what fits your schedule and needs when you book.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
13+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief and self-esteem concerns, plus related areas like attachment and chronic illness.
What is her approach in sessions?
She blends talk therapy with somatic practices, parts work and expressive methods to help manage emotion and body reactions.
How much experience does she have?
Heidi has 13 years' experience working with adults across a range of mental health and life challenges.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is an ACA counsellor practising in Australia.
In what language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
Which session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does cost and payment work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.