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Cristina Jimenez

Therapist

Cristina Jimenez

ACA

Australia · 5+ years of experience

Holistic counsellor blending movement and talk

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Step 1

  • Mind-body focus
  • Trauma-aware approach
  • Adult counselling

About Cristina

Cristina Jimenez is an ACA counsellor and psychotherapist who combines talk therapy with body-based awareness. She brings five years of clinical practice and a calm, empathetic presence to sessions. Her style is warm and collaborative, aimed at helping adults work through stressful or painful life moments.

Cristina places attention on both mind and body during therapy. She draws on her background in dance movement therapy to notice how emotions show up in posture, breath and movement. This helps people who find words alone aren’t enough to describe what they feel.

She supports adults with anxiety, stress and depression, and helps people process trauma and relationship difficulties. Cristina also addresses self-esteem concerns and a variety of related issues such as attachment, abandonment, caregiving strain, body image and communication problems.

Cristina is an ACA counsellor and is continuing professional training in Somatic Experiencing at a beginning level. Her work is person-centred and practical. Sessions focus on clear goals, small changes people can try between meetings, and checking what is helpful as therapy progresses.

She welcomes diversity and notes inclusive practice toward LGBTIQ+ people. Sessions are provided in English, and the biography indicates she is fluent in Spanish though sessions are listed as offered in English for this profile. To confirm exact session arrangements and formats, prospective clients should check current options before booking.

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Areas of expertise

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

Australia

Languages

English

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How Cristina Uses Talk and Body Work Online

Online work can combine verbal therapy with somatic awareness to support emotional change. Somatic Experiencing focuses on tracking bodily sensations and gentle resourcing to help people feel less overwhelmed; it can be useful for trauma and for intense stress responses. Dance movement therapy elements bring awareness to posture, rhythm and movement patterns to surface feelings that might be hard to name, which can complement talk-based work for depression, anxiety and relationship concerns.

Choosing an approach is collaborative. Cristina uses conversation and simple body-based noticing to see what fits each person. She discusses goals and tries small strategies, then adjusts the plan based on what helps the client make steady progress.

Session formats are not specified in this profile, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. They also let people include practical changes from home routines into the work, so techniques learned in sessions can be practised between meetings.

Step 4

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems can Cristina help with?

Cristina works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, trauma and low self-esteem. She also addresses related concerns like attachment issues, caregiving stress, body image and communication problems.

What is Cristina’s approach in sessions?

Her approach combines talk therapy with attention to the body and movement. Sessions often involve noticing breath, posture or small movement cues alongside verbal processing.

How much experience does she have?

She has five years of clinical experience working in counselling and psychotherapy.

What credentials and location are listed?

Cristina is an ACA counsellor and practises in Australia.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English. The biography notes fluency in Spanish, but this profile lists English as the supported language.

Can clients outside Australia work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are sessions priced?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I start therapy?

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