Counsellor profile
Heidi Christie, ACA
Australia
ACA counsellor - Stress and relationships
Continue with HeidiWhere Heidi stands
- Credentials
- ACA
- Registration
- ACA, Australia / 24192
- Experience
- 13 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Australia
About
- Somatic practices
- Attachment work
- Parts work
About Heidi
Heidi Christie is an ACA counsellor with 13 years' experience based in Australia. She works with adults who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, trauma and low self-esteem. She also supports people dealing with codependency patterns and issues such as abandonment, attachment and communication problems.
Heidi describes practical sessions that blend talk-based work with attention to the body and nervous system. She uses somatic practices and attachment-aware approaches alongside expressive methods and parts work. These methods are offered to help people notice how past experiences shape present reactions and relationships.
Clients can expect clear, step-by-step tools for managing emotional overwhelm and daily stress. Sessions include checking in on symptoms, learning breathing and nervous-system techniques, and reflecting on patterns that repeat in relationships. Heidi also works with people facing chronic illness, caregiver stress and life transitions.
Her background includes masters-level training in counselling and psychotherapy and additional training in the biology of trauma and HeartMath techniques. That mix informs a practice that addresses both feelings and physical responses to stress.
Heidi emphasises collaboration. She helps people name what they want to change, tests practical strategies in session, and reviews what works. For anyone unsure where to start, she recommends a short initial conversation and a clear plan for the first few sessions.
How sessions work
Therapeutic approaches used in online sessions
Heidi integrates talk-based counselling with somatic practice to help people notice how their body and nervous system respond to stress. Somatic techniques include breathing and grounding exercises that aim to reduce overwhelm and support clearer emotional regulation in daily life.She also uses attachment-informed approaches to explore recurring relationship patterns and codependency tendencies. This work looks at how early relationships affect current expectations and interactions, and it supports practical steps toward clearer boundaries and communication.
Finding the best approach is part of the work. Heidi will discuss options with each client and adapt methods based on the person's needs, goals and preferences. She treats the selection of techniques as collaborative and reviews what is helping over time.
The biography does not specify which online formats are offered, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling around work and family commitments, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. They can also be useful when someone prefers not to be on camera or needs a lower-bandwidth option, depending on available formats.
Areas of focus
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Additional focus areas
Experience
13+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, grief and low self-esteem. Codependency and related attachment or communication problems are also listed areas of focus.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her sessions combine talk-based counselling with somatic practice, attachment-informed work and expressive techniques. The focus is on noticing patterns, learning calming skills and trying practical strategies in session.
What is her experience background?
She has 13 years of clinical experience and holds a Master of Counselling and Psychotherapy, with additional training in the biology of trauma and HeartMath techniques.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an ACA counsellor and practises in Australia.
Can I work with her if I live outside Australia?
International clients are not currently accepted; sessions are offered in English in Australia.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A registration can be checked with the body that issued it.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe at home, use the crisis and helpline numbers.