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- Hypnotherapy methods
- Equine supported options
- Grief and addiction
About Katharine
ACA counsellor Katharine Heading has 17 years of clinical experience and works from Australia. She has a long history supporting people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression and addictions, and she uses hypnotherapy as part of her approach.
Katharine began her career in a very different setting and moved into counselling after completing distance education in psychology. She has worked in a range of services including relationship counselling, hospital psychiatry projects and gambling support programs, and later managed community health programs covering youth, homelessness, family violence, dual diagnosis and alcohol and other drugs.
Her work focuses on practical, hands-on strategies. Sessions commonly include relaxation, meditative techniques and hypnotic methods aimed at regulating the nervous system. She draws on strengths people already have and uses straightforward language in sessions.
She has experience running group work as well as individual support for problems such as problem gambling, phobias and mood disorders. Katharine also offers equine-supported mental health and nature-based methods alongside her counselling work.
Katharine aims to clarify goals early in the process and uses a collaborative rhythm in sessions. People who prefer concrete tools for managing panic, sleep problems, substance use or ongoing grief may find her style useful.
Before booking, check the current session options and formats with the service, since session delivery can vary and is confirmed during the matching process.
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Hypnotherapy and relaxation methods for remote work
Hypnotherapy here is used as a practical tool to guide attention, slow breathing and reduce arousal. It often involves short guided inductions and suggestions to help with sleep problems, panic and addictive behaviours.Relaxation and meditative techniques are taught as exercises people can use between sessions to manage anxiety and mood swings. These are taught in simple steps and practised during sessions so people can repeat them at home.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to decide whether hypnotherapy, relaxation strategies, nature-based or equine-supported methods are the best fit for their goals and preferences. This discussion happens early and can change as needs evolve.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking, as the biography does not list them. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments around daily life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It also makes it possible to continue therapeutic techniques such as guided relaxation or hypnotic practice without needing to rearrange other commitments.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
17+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she focus on?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression and a range of addictions and mood concerns.
What methods does she use in sessions?
The approach includes hypnotherapy alongside relaxation and meditative techniques aimed at nervous system re-regulation.
How long has she been practising?
She has 17 years of experience working across counselling services, community health and specialised projects.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Member of the Australian Counselling Association (ACA) and practises in Australia.
Are sessions offered in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not listed in the biography; confirm current options during the booking process before scheduling.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.