Katharine Heading, ACA

Katharine Heading is an ACA counsellor with 17 years of experience who now works in private practice. She draws on many years in community health, hospitals and gambling support services to help people manage stress, grief, addiction and mood concerns. She aims to tailor therapy to each person and uses practical tools that fit everyday life.

Katharine began a very different career in rural Tasmania and later moved into psychology study while raising her children. She has worked at Relationships Australia, the Royal Hobart Hospital and various community health programs, with roles in problem gambling, anxiety conditions, dual diagnosis and alcohol and other drugs. That background shapes a pragmatic approach to care.

In sessions she focuses on helping people re-regulate nervous system responses. She uses hypnotherapy alongside relaxation and meditative strategies to reduce overwhelm, improve sleep and manage panic or anger. Katharine also offers equine-supported and nature-based approaches for those who prefer a non-traditional setting.

Her style is down-to-earth and strengths-based. She works collaboratively, listens for what matters to each person and builds from existing skills. People looking for help with caregiver stress, trauma, mood disorders, addictions or grief often find this practical focus useful.

Katharine welcomes conversation about goals and choices in therapy. People can expect clear explanations of proposed techniques and time to decide which approaches feel right. Prospective clients are invited to check the therapist’s current session options before booking.

How hypnotherapy and nature-based work fit with online care

Hypnotherapy involves guided relaxation and focused attention to help shift stress responses and support changes in habits. It is often used for anxiety, sleep difficulties, panic and some addictive behaviours and is presented as calming exercises and suggestion-based practice.

Katharine also uses relaxation and meditative strategies aimed at re-regulating the nervous system. These are practical breathing, grounding and imagery exercises that can reduce overwhelm and improve sleep or mood when practised regularly.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work together with the client to choose techniques that suit their needs, goals and preferences. That might mean starting with simple relaxation, trying hypnotherapy exercises, or exploring nature-based options where appropriate.

Please confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking, as the biography does not list them. Many people find online sessions helpful because they can fit therapy into a workday, reduce travel, or choose shorter check-ins when time is tight. If a nature-based or equine-supported option is preferred, ask about how that is arranged alongside other formats.