- Calm, welcoming space
- Focus on coping skills
- Grief and loss support
About Christina
Christina "Chrissie" Keynes is an ACA counsellor with five years' experience working with adults and students. She focuses on helping people manage anxiety, stress and major life changes. Chrissie aims to create a calm, welcoming space where clients can talk through difficult feelings and build practical coping skills.
Chrissie helps people develop better emotional regulation and stronger self-confidence. She supports those dealing with grief, loss and family conflict, and she helps people rebuild a healthier relationship with themselves and others. Sessions are centred on what matters most to each person and on small, manageable steps forward.
People who work with Chrissie often focus on everyday problems like worry, low motivation and trouble communicating with family. She also supports people experiencing codependency, abandonment wounds, attachment concerns and the emotional impacts of chronic illness or caregiving stress. Her approach is practical and down-to-earth, aimed at making daily life feel more manageable.
Outside work Chrissie spends time walking in the forest with her husky and adventuring with her family and two kids. That balance between nature, family and work informs the way she supports clients through change. She offers a steady, respectful presence while helping people find tools that fit their lives.
To begin, Chrissie invites people to share their current concerns and goals so they can plan sessions that feel relevant and useful from the first meeting.
How therapeutic approaches guide online care
Chrissie uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on emotional regulation and practical coping skills. Emotional regulation work teaches people to notice and manage strong feelings so they can respond rather than react; it helps with anxiety, overwhelm and relationship tensions. Coping-skills work concentrates on everyday tools like breathing, activity planning and communication strategies to reduce stress and improve daily functioning.Finding the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will listen to your goals and try methods that suit your needs and preferences. Over a few sessions you and the counsellor decide together which techniques help most and adjust the plan as you go.
The profile does not list specific online session formats, so confirm available arrangements before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people access support from a comfortable, familiar setting while still working with an appropriately qualified counsellor. Ask about the current session options when you book so you can choose what best fits your routine.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
5+ years
Credentials
Listed on profile
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns can I bring to sessions?
Chrissie works with stress, anxiety, family conflict, grief and self-esteem issues, among other concerns listed in her profile.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and down-to-earth, focusing on emotional regulation, coping strategies and building everyday skills that help people manage life better.
What experience does the counsellor have?
She has five years' experience working as a counsellor with adults and students in Australia.
What credentials and location are noted?
Chrissie holds ACA as a credential and is based in Australia.
Which languages are supported and can international clients book?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not specify session formats, so please confirm current session options with the service before booking.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with this counsellor?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.