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Grace Cost-Chretien, AASW

Supporting women through relationships and life transitions

Grace is an Australian therapist with credentials including AASW.

  • 6+ years of experience
  • Focus areas include Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues
  • Approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy
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About Grace

Grace Cost-Chretien is an AASW (Australian Association of Social Workers) credentialed practitioner based in Australia with six years of professional experience. She specialises in supporting women to build self-love and confidence, navigate relationship challenges, and move through transitions such as becoming a mother, while also working with people facing stress, anxiety, parenting difficulties, motivation concerns, self-esteem issues and broader life changes.

Grace combines clinical approaches drawn from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and client-centred work to tailor support to each person’s needs. Her practice addresses a wide range of issues including anger, career questions, communication and commitment difficulties, guilt and shame, jealousy, life purpose and midlife transitions, as well as pregnancy and childbirth related adjustments and the concerns of young adults.

She is committed to fostering an open, non-judgemental space where people can explore their thoughts and feelings and develop practical tools for coping and growth. Grace recognises that reaching out for support requires courage and aims to walk alongside clients as they begin and continue their therapeutic journey.

Areas of expertise

Experience

6+ years

Credentials

AASW

Languages

English

Focus areas

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesParenting issuesSelf esteemCoping with life changesAnger managementCareer difficulties

Therapeutic approaches and accessible online support

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and encourages action guided by personal values - it is often useful for anxiety, stress and navigating life changes. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing them through practical strategies and behavioural experiments, which can help with anxiety, low mood and managing everyday stress. Client-Centred Therapy emphasises an empathetic, non-directive relationship in which the counsellor listens deeply and supports clients to find their own solutions, often benefiting self-esteem, relationship concerns and timings of major life transitions.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. The therapist will work collaboratively with each person to explore which methods fit best with their goals, preferences and current needs, adjusting the plan as progress is made. When seeking support from appropriately qualified or registered professionals, therapists commonly combine approaches to match what works for the individual.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, phone session, live chat or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit therapy around work, family and other commitments. These options increase accessibility for people living in different parts of Australia or managing busy schedules, while still allowing therapists to deliver consistent, focused support.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Grace Cost-Chretien have?

Grace Cost-Chretien has 6 years of professional experience.

What professional credentials does Grace Cost-Chretien hold?

The directory lists these credentials exactly as supplied: AASW.

In which languages does Grace Cost-Chretien provide therapy?

Grace provides therapy in English.

Where is Grace Cost-Chretien located?

Grace is located in Australia.

How can I work with Grace Cost-Chretien as my therapist?

You can work with Grace through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Grace Cost-Chretien work with international clients?

Grace Cost-Chretien does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Grace Cost-Chretien cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time, for any reason. For current details, please click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

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