- Mind and body focus
- Warm compassionate style
- Adults individual counselling
About Cristina
Cristina Jimenez is an ACA counsellor and psychotherapist based in Australia. She combines talk therapy with somatic awareness, drawing on her background as a dancer and movement therapist to help people notice how feelings show up in the body. Her manner is warm and compassionate, and she aims to build safety and trust so clients can make steady changes.
Cristina works with adults on common concerns like anxiety, depression, stress and relationship worries. She also supports people dealing with trauma and abuse, grief and loss, and challenges around sexuality and intimacy. Sessions focus on practical ways to manage distress and on exploring emotions and behaviour in everyday life.
Her practice also pays attention to the body. Movement and somatic awareness are used where helpful to access memories and feelings that are hard to reach through words alone. This can be useful for people who notice tension, numbness or strong reactions in the body.
Cristina is a beginning-level student in Somatic Experiencing Professional Training and brings that learning into a holistic counselling approach. She values collaboration and helps clients set clear goals they can work towards between sessions.
She welcomes diversity and mentions experience with people from LGBTIQ+ backgrounds. Sessions are offered in English. Cristina has five years of clinical experience and holds ACA accreditation.
Cristina works with adults on common concerns like anxiety, depression, stress and relationship worries. She also supports people dealing with trauma and abuse, grief and loss, and challenges around sexuality and intimacy. Sessions focus on practical ways to manage distress and on exploring emotions and behaviour in everyday life.
Her practice also pays attention to the body. Movement and somatic awareness are used where helpful to access memories and feelings that are hard to reach through words alone. This can be useful for people who notice tension, numbness or strong reactions in the body.
Cristina is a beginning-level student in Somatic Experiencing Professional Training and brings that learning into a holistic counselling approach. She values collaboration and helps clients set clear goals they can work towards between sessions.
She welcomes diversity and mentions experience with people from LGBTIQ+ backgrounds. Sessions are offered in English. Cristina has five years of clinical experience and holds ACA accreditation.
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
Therapeutic approaches and online support
Cristina uses evidence-based counselling alongside somatic and movement-informed methods. Somatic work helps people notice bodily sensations linked to emotions and trauma, and can make stuck feelings easier to name and work with. Movement-informed therapy draws on her dance background to access expression and regulation through posture and gentle movement rather than words alone.She is also integrating Somatic Experiencing techniques from her beginning-level training to help people process stress responses at a paced, body-aware level. These practices can suit people with anxiety, trauma histories, or chronic tension who want an embodied route to change.
Finding the right approach is a shared process. Cristina will discuss the options with each person and tailor sessions to their goals and preferences. She aims to collaborate on clear, realistic steps and to adjust methods as needs evolve.
Session format options are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current session choices before booking. Online therapy can help fit counselling around work, caregiving and travel, and it can make shorter check-ins easier to schedule. It also allows people to connect with a therapist who uses somatic and movement-informed methods without needing to travel to a studio.
Frequently asked questions
What issues does Cristina help with?
Cristina works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression and relationship concerns. She also offers support for trauma and abuse, grief and self-esteem difficulties.
What is her general approach in sessions?
Her approach blends conversational counselling with somatic and movement awareness. Clients can expect practical strategies plus attention to how emotions appear in the body.
How much experience does she have?
Cristina has five years of experience working with adults in individual counselling and movement-based practices.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is accredited with the Australian Counselling Association (ACA) and practises in Australia.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does pricing and payment work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with Cristina?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.