Heidi Christie
Trauma-informed counsellor supporting adults through change
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About
Heidi Christie is a registered counsellor based in Australia who brings 13 years of practical experience supporting adults through periods of emotional upheaval and life change. She holds ACA and a Master of Counselling & Psychotherapy, a postgraduate degree that reflects advanced training in therapeutic practice. Heidi is also a Certified HeartMath Practitioner and has undertaken training in the Biology of Trauma, which informs her interest in how life experiences shape emotions, relationships, and a sense of self.
She works with people facing a wide range of challenges, including stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, the impacts of trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem, burnout, chronic illness, and major life transitions. Heidi has experience responding to crisis, addiction, childhood trauma, and sexual assault, and she aims to create a space where clients feel heard, understood, and supported as they find their way forward.
Heidi’s approach is warm, compassionate, and trauma-informed. She blends traditional talk-based therapy with somatic techniques that attend to the nervous system, attachment-based work that explores relationship patterns, expressive therapies, and parts work that helps surface different internal experiences. She collaborates with clients with curiosity and respect, building on strengths and practical tools to support resilience, healing, and reconnection to what matters most.
For Heidi, therapy is both a place to navigate present difficulties and an opportunity to develop sustainable change. She works alongside clients to explore what has brought them to therapy, to cultivate insight and coping skills, and to support meaningful steps toward growth and recovery.
She works with people facing a wide range of challenges, including stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, the impacts of trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem, burnout, chronic illness, and major life transitions. Heidi has experience responding to crisis, addiction, childhood trauma, and sexual assault, and she aims to create a space where clients feel heard, understood, and supported as they find their way forward.
Heidi’s approach is warm, compassionate, and trauma-informed. She blends traditional talk-based therapy with somatic techniques that attend to the nervous system, attachment-based work that explores relationship patterns, expressive therapies, and parts work that helps surface different internal experiences. She collaborates with clients with curiosity and respect, building on strengths and practical tools to support resilience, healing, and reconnection to what matters most.
For Heidi, therapy is both a place to navigate present difficulties and an opportunity to develop sustainable change. She works alongside clients to explore what has brought them to therapy, to cultivate insight and coping skills, and to support meaningful steps toward growth and recovery.
- Location:
- Australia, Australia
- Years Experience:
- 13
- Gender:
- Female
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- No
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Self esteem
Other areas of experience: Abandonment, Attachment issues, Avoidant personality, Body image, Cancer, Codependency, Communication problems, Control issues, Dependent personality, Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Eating and food-related issues, Family of origin issues, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Somatization, Traumatic brain injury, Visually impaired
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: ACA
- NPI Number:
- License: ACA
Practical therapeutic approaches and flexible online care
Heidi integrates somatic practice into her work, helping clients notice how emotions and stress show up in the body and offering gentle techniques to support regulation and reduce overwhelm. This approach can be helpful for people managing trauma responses, anxiety, chronic stress, or physical symptoms linked to emotional strain.
She also uses attachment-based work to explore patterns in close relationships. By looking at how early experiences of connection influence current relationship dynamics, this approach can support improved communication, boundaries, and emotional safety in relationships.
Heidi draws on parts work to help clients understand the different internal voices and roles that shape thoughts and behavior. This method can be useful for addressing internal conflict, self-criticism, low self-worth, and complex emotional reactions.
Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Heidi works collaboratively with each client to determine which techniques fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She listens carefully, adjusts methods as therapy progresses, and supports clients in building practical tools that feel workable in daily life.
Online therapy with Heidi is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for scheduling and access from home or other suitable settings. These options make it easier to receive consistent care around work, family, or mobility constraints while maintaining continuity of therapeutic support.
How much experience does Heidi Christie have?
She has 13 years of experience.
Is Heidi Christie a licensed therapist?
Yes, she holds the credential ACA.
In which languages does Heidi Christie provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English.
Where is Heidi Christie located?
She is located in Australia.
How can I work with Heidi Christie as my therapist?
You can work with Heidi through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Heidi Christie work with international clients?
She 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 Heidi's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. 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 by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.