Christina "Chrissie" Keynes, ACA

Christina "Chrissie" Keynes is an ACA counsellor with five years' experience supporting adults and students. She builds a calm, welcoming space where people can talk about stress, anxiety, grief and life changes. Her style is straightforward and warm, aiming to help people feel heard and understood from the first session.

Chrissie focuses on practical skills for managing emotions and anxiety. She helps people build self-confidence and cope with relationship and family strains. Many of her clients work on grief, loss and the practical effects of major life transitions.

Sessions usually centre on clear goals and simple strategies people can use between meetings. Chrissie listens for patterns such as attachment or control issues and works with clients to change them in daily life. She also supports people dealing with chronic illness, caregiver stress, cancer-related concerns and end-of-life matters.

Her approach balances empathy with concrete steps, so people leave a session with something to try. Outside work she enjoys walks with her husky and family time with her two kids. Chrissie aims to be a steady partner while clients rebuild confidence and cope with the challenges of ageing, change and loss.

How evidence-based approaches work online and in session

Christie (Christina "Chrissie" Keynes) uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people manage emotions and navigate change. One common approach involves practical skills for emotional regulation - learning simple ways to reduce overwhelm, manage anxiety and respond differently to stress. Another approach focuses on building self-esteem and healthier relationships by noticing patterns like attachment or control issues and practising new ways of relating.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to identify goals and try techniques that fit their needs and preferences. If something doesn’t feel helpful, adjustments are made so the work stays useful and relevant.

If you are considering online sessions, confirm the specific formats before booking since the biography does not list them. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - it can save travel time, allow shorter check-ins between face-to-face appointments, and make scheduling around work or caregiving simpler. Talk with Chrissie about what will suit your routine and what you need from sessions so you can find an arrangement that works for you.