Kirsten Christie
Medicare eligible psychologist ✔
LGBTQIA++ communities welcome ✔
Neurodivergent friendly ✔
Accepting new referrals at
187 James St, New Farm QLD 4005
Call to Book: (07) 3358 2982
‘You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem and smarter than you think’ - A. A. Milne
Personality
Kirsten brings herself authentically into the therapy room. She is a bit of a nerd at heart, with a love of medieval history, creative pursuits and exploring the natural world. Outside the clinic, you might find her on a forest stroll, wandering through handmade markets with friends, or getting happily lost down a historical rabbit hole.
Therapy doesn't have to be about having all the answers. Sometimes it starts simply with being curious about yourself, in a space where you feel safe enough to explore.
Areas of Focus
Kirsten is a warm, empathic and curious Psychologist who believes therapy should feel like a space where you, can just be, you. She enjoys walking alongside adults as they make sense of life’s challenges, specifically:
✱ anxiety ✱ depression ✱ sexual wellbeing (eg. anorgasmia, differences in desire) ✱ women's health ✱ sleep difficulties ✱ elevated stress ✱low motivation, ✱ grief & loss ✱ cross-cultural experiences ✱ adjustment ✱ neurodivergence ✱ sexuality, sex & gender identity exploration and affirming support ✱ single & complex trauma
Kirsten takes a holistic, person-centred and creative approach to therapy. She sees therapy as a safe space to explore what makes us tick, identify the patterns and move forward with intention. She tailors the treatment to the individual, drawing on Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Narrative and other expressive therapies, Motivational Interviewing (MI) and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT).
Kirsten does not provide crisis support. Please dial 000 for emergency services or click here for alternative services.
Qualifications
Kirsten is a Counselling endorsed Psychologist. The British Psychological Society and The Australian Health Regulation Agency (AHPRA) both recognise Counselling Psychologists undergo additional, specialised training in life transitions. They apply evidenced based practice to support individuals overcoming bereavement, trauma and other adjustments. More information about areas of psychology can be found here.
Kirsten is also undergoing further training in Sexology and Psychosexual therapy. She is especially passionate about helping people reconnect with their sexuality after religious trauma, or cultural oppression. Also, working with diverse relationship types and structures, as well as sexual concerns from a trauma informed lens. She values creating a comfortable space for the awkward conversations.