- Thoughts and habits
- Movement-informed care
- Adult individual counselling
About Cristina
Cristina Jimenez is an ACA counsellor who brings five years of clinical experience to her work. She combines talk therapy with attention to bodily experience, drawing on her background as a dancer and movement therapist. Her manner is warm and steady, and she aims to create a space where people feel heard and understood.
She focuses on common difficulties such as stress, anxiety, low mood, self-esteem struggles, and relationship challenges. Cristina also supports people dealing with trauma and abuse, grief and loss, and questions about sexuality and intimacy. She uses straightforward, practical conversations alongside gentle movement awareness when it helps.
Cristina describes her approach as holistic. That means she notices how thoughts, feelings and bodily sensations connect. She works together with people to build coping tools and small habit changes that fit daily life. Sessions are collaborative and paced to each person's needs.
Her dance movement background gives her extra ways to notice when the body is holding tension or a story. She is also a beginning-level student in Somatic Experiencing Professional Training, which informs how she pays attention to bodily cues. This complements the verbal work she does in sessions.
Cristina practises in Australia and conducts therapy in English. She welcomes people from diverse backgrounds and aims to support adults seeking individual counselling for a wide range of emotional and relational concerns.
She focuses on common difficulties such as stress, anxiety, low mood, self-esteem struggles, and relationship challenges. Cristina also supports people dealing with trauma and abuse, grief and loss, and questions about sexuality and intimacy. She uses straightforward, practical conversations alongside gentle movement awareness when it helps.
Cristina describes her approach as holistic. That means she notices how thoughts, feelings and bodily sensations connect. She works together with people to build coping tools and small habit changes that fit daily life. Sessions are collaborative and paced to each person's needs.
Her dance movement background gives her extra ways to notice when the body is holding tension or a story. She is also a beginning-level student in Somatic Experiencing Professional Training, which informs how she pays attention to bodily cues. This complements the verbal work she does in sessions.
Cristina practises in Australia and conducts therapy in English. She welcomes people from diverse backgrounds and aims to support adults seeking individual counselling for a wide range of emotional and relational concerns.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Experience
5+ years
Credentials
ACA · Australia
Languages
English
How her approaches translate to online therapy
Many of Cristina's techniques bring the body into the conversation, and she blends that with traditional talk-based approaches. Somatic-informed work focuses on noticing body sensations and movement patterns to understand stress and trauma responses; it can help when feelings are hard to talk about. Talk-based approaches involve identifying unhelpful thought patterns and building practical habits to reduce anxiety and lift mood.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Cristina will discuss your needs and goals, and together you will decide whether to emphasise somatic noticing, conversation-based strategies, or a mix of both. She adjusts pace and methods to what feels manageable and useful for each person.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, for example by saving travel time, allowing shorter check-ins during a work break, or enabling sessions from a quiet spot that suits you. Cristina aims to help people build small, practical changes they can use between sessions.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Cristina help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem and relationship difficulties, and she also supports people who have experienced trauma and abuse.
What is her style in therapy?
Her style is warm, steady and collaborative, combining straightforward conversation with attention to bodily experience where helpful.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Cristina has five years of experience working in counselling and psychotherapy settings.
What credentials and location should I know about?
She is ACA accredited and practices in Australia.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I work with her from outside Australia?
International clients are not currently accepted; she works with people located in Australia.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Cristina?
Select the Start Therapy button, fill in a short matching questionnaire, then schedule a time based on the therapist's availability.