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Heidi Christie, ACA

Trauma-informed counsellor supporting healing and resilience

Heidi is an Australian therapist with credentials including ACA.

  • 13+ years of experience
  • Focus areas include Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues
● Accepting new clients
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About Heidi

Heidi Christie offers practical, trauma-informed counselling to adults navigating anxiety, stress, relationship difficulties, grief and the long-term effects of past abuse. With a warm and compassionate style, she combines traditional talk-based therapy with body-aware methods to help clients feel calmer in their day-to-day lives and build clearer, more satisfying relationships. She works alongside people facing burnout, chronic illness, major life transitions or feelings of low self-worth, and supports those wanting to reconnect with their sense of self and purpose.

Heidi is a registered counsellor who holds a Master of Counselling & Psychotherapy and is a Certified HeartMath Practitioner with training in the Biology of Trauma. Her listed professional credential is ACA. Drawing on attachment-informed approaches, somatic practice, expressive work and parts-based techniques, she attends to both emotional experience and nervous-system regulation to support recovery from trauma and to reduce overwhelming reactions.

Her manner is curious and respectful, and she aims to offer practical tools alongside deeper exploration so clients can develop resilience and long-term change. Heidi invites people to explore what has brought them to therapy, to build on existing strengths, and to work towards clearer communication, healthier boundaries and a more authentic life.

Areas of expertise

Experience

13+ years

Credentials

ACA

Languages

English

Focus areas

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefSelf esteem

Also listed for

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personality
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Body 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

Practical therapeutic approaches for online care

Heidi uses somatic practice to help people notice and work with physical sensations linked to stress and trauma - this approach supports calmer nervous-system responses and can reduce panic, chronic tension and overwhelm. She also draws on attachment-based work to explore relationship patterns, helping clients understand how early bonds shape current reactions and communication, which can be useful for relationship difficulties and patterns of avoidance or dependence. In sessions she may use parts work to identify and dialogue with different aspects of the self, offering a way to address inner conflict and low self-worth.



Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the therapeutic journey and Heidi works collaboratively to tailor methods to each person's needs, goals and preferences. She will help clients consider what feels most helpful and adjust the plan over time in partnership with them.



Online therapy with Heidi is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, making it easier to fit counselling into busy lives and to continue work through transitions or when travel is difficult. Working with appropriately qualified or registered professionals and therapists in this format can increase access, flexibility and consistency of care while allowing sessions to be shaped around practical needs and availability.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Heidi Christie have?

Heidi Christie has 13 years of experience.

What professional credentials does Heidi Christie hold?

The directory lists these credentials exactly as supplied: ACA. Credential details: .

In which languages does Heidi Christie provide therapy?

Heidi provides therapy in English.

Where is Heidi Christie located?

Heidi Christie is located in Australia.

How can I work with Heidi Christie as my therapist?

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

Does Heidi Christie work with international clients?

Heidi Christie does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Heidi Christie 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, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

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