- Trauma-aware care
- Attachment-focused work
- Practical coping tools
About Heidi
Heidi Christie welcomes people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, grief, relationship strain, trauma and low self-esteem. She is an ACA counsellor with 13 years' experience and offers a calm, respectful space to begin sorting through what feels hard right now. The first step is listening and helping people feel understood as they decide what to work on next.
Heidi uses a trauma-informed, compassionate style that mixes talk therapy with body-aware practices. She pays attention to how life events shape emotions, behaviour and relationships, and she supports clients to notice patterns that keep them stuck. Sessions often include practical tools to manage emotions and reduce overwhelm.
Her work draws on attachment-focused ideas, somatic exercises and expressive approaches to help people reconnect with themselves and others. She also uses parts work and nervous-system support to help people move through painful memories and strong feelings at a pace that feels manageable.
Heidi has supported adults through crisis, addiction, childhood trauma and sexual assault, and she works with chronic illness, caregiver stress and bereavement. Adoption and foster care issues are listed among her additional focuses and she can talk through the specific impacts these experiences bring.
People who choose Heidi can expect a collaborative approach. She helps identify strengths, builds practical coping strategies, and supports steps toward lasting change. Therapy can begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a time that suits the client.
Therapeutic approaches and how they translate online
Heidi blends talk-based therapy with body-focused practices to address trauma and emotional overwhelm. Talk therapy helps name patterns and develop clearer ways to respond to stress and relationship strain, while somatic approaches use simple body awareness and breath techniques to reduce physical tension and support regulation.She also uses attachment-informed work to explore how early relationships shape current connections and trust. This approach helps people notice relational habits and try new ways of relating that feel safer and more satisfying.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to identify what feels most helpful based on their goals, history and preferences, and adjust methods as therapy progresses.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into daily life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also suit people who prefer to work from a familiar setting or who need an option that fits around caregiving or work commitments.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
13+ years
Credentials
Australia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems can Heidi help with?
She helps with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, grief and low self-esteem, plus related concerns such as abandonment, attachment issues and caregiver stress.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is warm and trauma-informed. Sessions combine talk therapy with somatic and expressive practices to help regulate emotions and process difficult memories.
How much experience does she have?
Heidi has 13 years of clinical experience working with adults through crisis, addiction, childhood trauma and significant life challenges.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is listed as an ACA counsellor and practises in Australia.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients access therapy with Heidi?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.