Meet
Christina Thornley
Bachelor in Psychology, Masters in Counselling, Australian Counselling Association Registered (level 2) & Grad. Diploma in Medicine (Specialising in Psychosexual Therapy) - current
Christina is a fully qualified and registered Psychotherapist, and experienced Behavioural Practitioner, with her private practice based on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland.
Christina's areas of expertise include; avoidance behaviours, unhelpful thinking styles, anxiety, low self-esteem & confidence, unhealthy patterns, attachment disorders, underlying trauma & subconscious memories, setting boundaries, fears of abandonment & trust issues.
Christina is deeply passionate about empowering single women, helping them recognize their inherent worth and unlock their full potential. She believes every woman deserves to experience self-love, confidence, and the freedom to dream big. By providing therapy that nurtures independence, resilience, and self-belief, Christina encourages women to set ambitious goals, achieve success, and cultivate a life of fulfillment. Her mission is to guide women toward embracing their strength, achieving their dreams, and thriving—both during therapy and long after.
Background + Qualifications
Christina was born in Britain and relocated to Australia in 2007, where she later began studying Psychology in 2015, completing a Bachelor's degree at Swinburne University in Melbourne. Then, in 2019 continued on to complete a Master's degree in Counselling at The Australian Institute of Professional Counsellors (AIPC). Christina has also studied at Monash University in 2022, completing a certificate in 'Engaging in Positive Behaviour Support Practices'.
Since then, Christina has gained extensive experience working under the NDIS for over 2 years, as a Behavioural Practitioner & Specialised Counsellor, supporting those with complex and neurodiverse needs. This includes supporting the client, their family, and providing education and extensive training to the whole team.
Recently, Christina commenced her Graduate Diploma in Medicine (Specialising in Psychosexual Therapy), at the University of Sydney.
Approach
Christina recognises the challenges we all face are unique, and the importance of providing individualised, person-centred, and evidenced based therapies to all her clients, that are also genuine, compassionate, and non-judgmental.
Christina is passionate about the 'mind and body connection', and assessing how childhood development impacts on our overall functioning. Christina is dedicated to focusing on the root cause of life's adversities, in conjunction with evidence-based therapies, which enables her to view each of her clients as a whole person, and on a deeper level, rather than just focusing on the presenting problem.
Christina is particularly passionate about empowering single women, helping them recognize their inherent worth and to live a fulfilled life on their own terms - not others.
Therapy Types
Christina uses a range of evidence-based therapies and treatments, including-
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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
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Attachment-based Therapy
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Schema Therapy
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Trauma Informed Approaches
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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
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Positive Psychology
A little bit about Christina
In her free time, Christina enjoys exploring the beautiful Sunshine Coast, and loves to keep fit and healthy. She enjoys spending time with her family, looking after her younger niece and nephews, and taking care of her 3 Guinea pigs & 7 month old Cocker Spaniel dog, Maple.
Christina Thornley Psychotherapy
Sunshine Coast, Queensland
ABN: 85 357 619 958
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