Heidi Christie, ACA

Heidi Christie is an ACA counsellor with 13 years' experience who supports people through stress, anxiety, relationship difficulty, trauma and abuse, grief and low self-esteem. She welcomes those who feel stuck or are facing major life changes and offers a steady, respectful place to start talking things through.

Her style is warm and trauma-informed. Sessions mix talk-based work with body-focused techniques and attention to how early relationships shape current reactions. Heidi uses somatic practices, attachment-informed approaches, expressive methods and parts work to help people understand their feelings and patterns.

She often helps people manage overwhelm, burnout and the long-term effects of childhood trauma or sexual assault. Practical tools for nervous-system regulation and clearer communication are a common focus, alongside exploring self-worth and identity during transitions such as ageing or care-giving changes.

Heidi aims to work collaboratively. She treats each person as an individual and builds on existing strengths while introducing skills for steadying emotions and improving relationships. Sessions are paced to the person’s needs and resilience.

People seeking help can expect a mix of exploration and skills practice. Heidi supports grieving processes, chronic illness adjustment, adoption and attachment issues, body image concerns and coping after disaster or loss. She frames healing as a gradual reconnection with what matters most and helps people take small, sustainable steps toward change.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Heidi works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques that blend talk therapy with somatic and attachment-focused methods. Somatic practice involves noticing body sensations and learning simple regulation exercises to reduce overwhelm; this can help with anxiety, trauma aftereffects and stress management. Attachment-informed work pays attention to patterns in relationships and how early bonds influence current reactions, which supports better communication and connection in adult relationships.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss your goals and preferences, try different ways of working, and adjust the approach as you go. The aim is to find methods that feel useful and manageable rather than forcing a single model.

If you are considering online therapy, please confirm which session formats are offered before booking, as the biography does not specify formats. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people use body-based regulation exercises and reflective practices from home, or choose quieter surroundings for focused discussion. Discuss practical arrangements with the therapist when scheduling so sessions fit your routine.