Chantelle Carrigg, ACA, PACFA

Chantelle Carrigg, ACA, PACFA, is a qualified counsellor based in Australia with 10 years of professional experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, trauma, abuse, grief, loss, and major life changes. She works from a compassionate, trauma-informed, and person-centred stance that honours each individual as the expert of their own story.

In sessions Chantelle creates a collaborative space to explore both what causes pain and what fosters healing and growth. She emphasises that many clients already possess inner strengths and resilience, and that therapy can help reconnect with those resources. Her approach is gentle but purposeful, aimed at helping people take practical steps toward a more balanced and fulfilling life.

Chantelle holds ACA and PACFA credentials, indicating membership in recognised professional counselling bodies. She accompanies clients through difficult transitions with steady support and practical tools, meeting people where they are and helping them move forward at a pace that feels right.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support with Chantelle Carrigg

Chantelle draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Attachment-Based Therapy alongside a person-centred philosophy to support people through difficult emotional experiences. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting overwhelmed by them, and supports action toward meaningful life goals - it can be useful for stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns in relationships and early bonds, helping people understand how attachment influences current struggles with trust, connection, and loss.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and Chantelle approaches this collaboratively. She works with each client to identify which methods best suit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the way she works as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with Chantelle is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing practical flexibility for busy or geographically dispersed clients. These formats make it easier to access regular support, maintain continuity of care during life transitions, and fit therapy into a variety of routines, while allowing licensed professionals to deliver tailored therapeutic work remotely.