Ava Christie, AASW
Compassionate counsellor for life transitions
Details
| Name | Ava Christie |
|---|---|
| Credentials | AASW |
| Based in | Australia |
| Registered with | AASW |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 10 |
About Ava
Ava Christie is an AASW clinical counsellor who helps adults facing anxiety, grief, trauma and relationship strain. She works with people feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected from themselves. Her manner is warm and non-judgemental, aimed at making space for honest conversation and gradual change.
Ava brings ten years of experience to her practice in Australia. She uses Narrative Therapy alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and attachment-based ideas to untangle stories that keep people stuck.
Background and approach
Sessions focus on what matters to the person and on small steps that fit into everyday life. Her work is trauma informed and draws on a mix of approaches. Ava uses client-centred listening, existential questions about meaning, and practical mindfulness tools to help people cope with difficult feelings.
She honours each person’s culture and life story when deciding what to try together. In the room she supports emotional processing and clearer thinking about relationships and identity. Conversations aim to increase choice, reduce shame, and rebuild a sense of direction.
Progress is paced to each person’s comfort and goals. People who come to Ava often want clarity and relief rather than quick fixes. She works collaboratively to identify patterns, soften self-criticism, and develop ways to respond differently.
The focus is on utility and on creating a more coherent, grounded life. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to availability. The process is practical and centred on the person’s needs and values.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Trauma and abuse among the things Ava works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Depression
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Co-morbidity
- Communication problems
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Fertility issues
- Guilt and shame
- Immigration issues
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Personality disorders
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Listed by Ava among the ways she works.
- Attachment-Based Therapy: Listed by Ava among the ways she works.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Ava among the ways she works.
- Existential Therapy: Listed by Ava among the ways she works.
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR): Listed by Ava among the ways she works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Ava among the ways she works.
- Somatic Therapy: Listed by Ava among the ways she works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Ava among the ways she works.
- Internal Family Systems: Listed by Ava among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Ava directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Ava directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How Narrative and Values-based Work Translate to Online Therapy
Ava draws from Narrative Therapy to help people separate themselves from problem-saturated stories and notice alternative ways of living. This approach is useful for relationship patterns, family of origin issues and changing long-held self-beliefs.She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to clarify what a person values and to build small, practical steps that align with those values. ACT can help when anxiety, grief or avoidance get in the way of everyday life.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist and client look at goals, life context and preferences together and choose what to try. That collaborative process means methods can be adjusted as understanding grows.
The biography does not list specific online formats, so please confirm current session options before booking. Many people find online appointments help fit therapy into busy days, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or reduce travel time. Ava will discuss what will work best and how sessions can be arranged to suit the person's routines and practical needs.
Common questions about this listing
What concerns does Ava focus on?
Ava supports people with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief and depression, plus related issues such as attachment, communication problems and feelings of emptiness.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and client-centred, combining Narrative Therapy with ACT and attachment ideas to help people rewrite unhelpful stories and clarify values.
What is her background and experience?
She has ten years of clinical experience working in Australia with adults experiencing emotional overwhelm and identity or relationship shifts.
What credentials and location are listed?
Ava holds AASW and practises in Australia.
Which languages and international arrangements are available?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients.
What session formats does she offer?
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current session options before booking.
How does cost work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What do I do to get started?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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