- Focus on sleep
- Hypnotherapy use
- Nature-based options
About Katharine
Katharine Heading is an ACA counsellor with 17 years of professional experience. She works in private practice in Australia and focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, sleep problems and other mental health concerns. Her style is practical and down to earth, aimed at helping people make small changes that fit everyday life.
Katharine began her working life in regional Tasmania and later completed tertiary study in psychology while raising young children. Her background includes roles at Relationships Australia, the Royal Hobart Hospital and community health services, where she supported people with gambling concerns, mood disorders and alcohol and other drug issues.
In practice she tailors each session to the person in front of her. She uses conversational techniques, relaxation and meditative strategies, and hypnotherapy where appropriate to help re-regulate the nervous system and improve sleep and rest. She also draws on nature-based and equine-supported approaches for people who find those helpful.
Sessions focus on building from strengths and life experience. Katharine aims to help people set practical goals, learn skills for calming and better sleep, and find ways to reduce daily stress. She speaks English and works with adults in Australia.
People who prefer a calm, gradual approach tend to find her style a good fit. The first meetings usually centre on understanding current struggles and trying simple techniques to improve rest, mood and coping.
How hypnotherapy and relaxation can work online
Hypnotherapy in Katharine's work means using guided relaxation and focused attention to support calmer states and better sleep. It usually involves spoken guidance and simple practices that aim to lower arousal and help people learn new ways to rest.Relaxation and meditative strategies are taught as practical exercises. These include breathing, grounding and short meditations that help reduce anxiety and aid sleep routines. Nature-based and equine approaches are part of her wider toolkit and can be discussed to see if they suit a client's goals.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk through goals and preferences, try techniques together, and adjust methods based on what feels most helpful. This exploration helps match hypnotherapy, relaxation or nature-based work to the person's needs.
Practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions around family and work, avoiding travel time and practising calming techniques at home. Session format options are not specified in the biography, so confirm current session formats before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to schedule brief check-ins, practise guided relaxation between appointments and sustain continuity of care when life is busy.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
17+ years
Credentials
Australia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns can Katharine help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, addictions and sleep problems, as well as mood and trauma-related issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is practical and conversational, using relaxation, meditative strategies and hypnotherapy to support regulation and better sleep.
What is her professional background?
Katharine has 17 years of counselling experience and has worked in community health, hospitals and gambling services.
What credentials and location apply?
She is a member of the Australian Counselling Association (ACA) and practices in Australia.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin therapy?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to her availability.