Grace Cost-Chretien, AASW

Grace Cost-Chretien is an AASW social worker with six years of practice in Australia. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety and relationship challenges. Grace also supports those facing parenting changes and life transitions, including midlife shifts and becoming a parent.

She works in a warm, non-judgemental way. Sessions are aimed at building self-love, confidence and clearer communication. Grace emphasises practical steps that can be used between meetings, not just ideas to think about.

Her approach draws on several methods to suit different needs. Grace uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice thoughts and commit to values-based action. She also uses Client-Centred techniques to keep conversations paced by the client’s needs, and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to address thoughts and behaviours that feed anxiety and low mood.

Grace brings somatic ideas when stress or strong emotions are held in the body, and Internal Family Systems ideas to map different inner parts and their roles. She tailors these methods to what each person finds useful, explaining options in simple terms.

People most often come for help with relationship patterns, parenting demands, career crossroads, guilt and shame, or a search for life purpose. Grace encourages small, achievable changes that fit everyday life. To begin, use the service Start Therapy button and complete the short matching questionnaire to arrange an initial session.

Therapeutic approaches and how they fit online

Grace commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice difficult thoughts and choose actions that align with their values. This approach can support someone trying to find life purpose or facing a midlife shift.

She also uses Client-Centred Therapy, which focuses on listening and following the client’s lead to build self-understanding and confidence. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy is used to identify and change unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns that fuel anxiety and low mood.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Grace works collaboratively to test methods and adjust based on what feels useful. She will discuss options, try techniques in session, and agree on a plan that matches the client’s goals and preferences.

If you are interested in online sessions, confirm the available session formats before booking since the biography does not specify them. Online sessions can help fit therapy into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and make it easier to have shorter check-ins or weekday appointments. Speak with Grace after completing the matching questionnaire to confirm how sessions will be delivered and to set practical arrangements that suit everyday life.