Chantelle Carrigg, ACA, PACFA
Trauma-informed counsellor supporting healing and resilience
- Trauma and grief support
- Anxiety and stress help
- Person-centered compassionate care
About Chantelle Carrigg
Chantelle Carrigg is a qualified counsellor in Australia with more than 10 years of experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, trauma, abuse, grief, loss, and significant life changes. She brings a compassionate, trauma-informed, and person-centered style to her work, meeting each person where they are while acknowledging the expertise they hold about their own life.
Chantelle approaches counselling as a collaborative process that explores both what causes pain and what supports healing and growth. She focuses on practical strategies and emotional processing that support resilience, while honouring the courage it takes to seek change. Clients are encouraged to reconnect with their existing strengths and to try new ways of coping that fit their values and circumstances.
She maintains professional credentials with ACA and PACFA - the Australian Counselling Association and the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia - which reflect her commitment to ongoing professional standards and development. Chantelle is committed to walking alongside people as they pursue a more balanced and fulfilling life, offering steadiness and practical guidance through each step of the journey.
Chantelle approaches counselling as a collaborative process that explores both what causes pain and what supports healing and growth. She focuses on practical strategies and emotional processing that support resilience, while honouring the courage it takes to seek change. Clients are encouraged to reconnect with their existing strengths and to try new ways of coping that fit their values and circumstances.
She maintains professional credentials with ACA and PACFA - the Australian Counselling Association and the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia - which reflect her commitment to ongoing professional standards and development. Chantelle is committed to walking alongside people as they pursue a more balanced and fulfilling life, offering steadiness and practical guidance through each step of the journey.
Areas of Expertise
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily problemsFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Existential Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Chantelle Carrigg have?
Chantelle Carrigg has 10 years of professional experience.
Is Chantelle Carrigg a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds credentials with ACA and PACFA, indicating membership with the Australian Counselling Association and the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia.
In which languages does Chantelle Carrigg provide therapy?
Chantelle provides therapy in English.
Where is Chantelle Carrigg located?
Chantelle is located in Australia.
How can I work with Chantelle Carrigg as my therapist?
You can work with Chantelle Carrigg through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Chantelle Carrigg work with international clients?
Chantelle Carrigg does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Chantelle Carrigg cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and take meaningful action even when difficult thoughts or feelings arise. It combines mindfulness and practical exercises to reduce the impact of distressing experiences and support a more value-driven life, commonly used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns.Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current patterns of connection and emotion regulation. It supports people working through attachment issues, abandonment, adoption and foster care concerns, and relationship difficulties by exploring relational needs and building safer ways to relate.
Chantelle approaches treatment collaboratively, recognizing that finding the right method is part of the therapeutic journey. She works with clients to choose and adapt approaches based on individual needs, goals, and preferences, and adjusts strategies as progress unfolds.
Online therapy with Chantelle is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility and accessibility. These options make it easier to fit counselling into busy lives, maintain continuity during life transitions, and connect from different locations while working with licensed professionals and therapists who tailor care to each person’s situation.