- Emotional regulation
- Self-esteem work
- Family conflict
About Christina
Christina "Chrissie" Keynes is an ACA counsellor in Australia with five years' experience working with adults and students. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, grief and family conflict. She also supports people struggling with self-esteem and coping with life changes, including loss and transitions.
Chrissie focuses on practical emotional regulation and building self-confidence. In sessions she talks through ways to manage worry and improve relationships with others. She aims to help people develop skills they can use between meetings to steady day-to-day life.
Clients meet a counsellor who uses clear, down-to-earth language. Conversations cover what people are experiencing now and small steps that make a difference. Chrissie draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide those steps while keeping explanations simple and direct.
Outside work she spends time walking with her husky and adventuring with her family and two children. That personal balance influences a pragmatic approach to sessions - real-life solutions that fit into busy schedules.
People who come because of grief, loss or major life changes will find someone who focuses on coping strategies and emotional regulation. Chrissie also helps people address deeper patterns like attachment and family-of-origin issues when those patterns affect current wellbeing.
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Christie works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on skills and understanding. One common approach she uses is emotional regulation work, which teaches practical ways to notice and manage strong feelings like shame and anxiety so they interrupt life less. Another approach focuses on building self-esteem and healthier self-relations, helping people change how they talk to themselves and respond to setbacks.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The counsellor will work collaboratively to test different ways of working, choosing methods that match the client's goals, needs and preferences rather than committing to a single style from the start.
The biography does not specify supported session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy week, remove travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people continue work during life changes such as caregiving or relocation without losing continuity of support.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with related to guilt or shame?
She lists guilt and shame among focus areas and works with related issues like forgiveness, family of origin concerns and self-esteem.
How would she approach feelings of intense guilt?
She uses evidence-based techniques and practical emotional regulation strategies to talk through guilt and develop manageable steps for coping.
What is her experience and background?
She has five years' experience working as a counsellor with adults and students, helping with stress, anxiety, grief and life changes.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an ACA counsellor and practises in Australia.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription 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.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.