My name is Chris and I am a licensed BACP-registered counsellor based in the UK. Since completing my training over 10 years ago, I have been dedicated to supporting individuals navigating life and mental health challenges. My experience includes counselling adults, teens and children in one-to-one and group settings. Having now moved my practice online, I am excited to be able to offer the convenience and flexibility of online therapy.
My journey began counselling clients in an NHS mental health day centre, and later, for the charity Mind. This work ignited my passion for mental health recovery and I started working with clients using WRAP (Wellness Recovery Action Planning) to develop personalised coping strategies. My background in mental health has helped deepen my understanding of human suffering, as well as our amazing capacity for growth and change when we choose to pursue a happier life.
I've also had the privilege of volunteering for Place2Be, providing counselling to children in a primary school setting. This early-intervention work was very rewarding and reinforced for me the importance of nurturing emotional wellbeing at every life stage. Working with children has informed and enriched my work with adults by deepening my understanding of the integral role our childhood experiences play in shaping us as individuals.
My core training as a person-centred counsellor means I place you at the heart of our work. I believe that you are the expert of your own story, and my priority is to provide a safe space where you can share, and feel understood, without fear of being judged. I will also work with you to identify any goals you might have, and together we can develop strategies to help you achieve these. It is my hope that you will consider our sessions a safe and supportive place to explore difficult feelings and create positive change in your life.
Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Sleeping disorders, Attachment issues, Avoidant personality, Blended family issues, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Emptiness, Family problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Men's issues, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Phobias, Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy
BACP Therapist - Registered Member MBACP #177838
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I’m very happy and grateful to have been matched with Chris. I learned so much about myself and my childhood events. Now, I am leaving feeling empowered! Thanks again Chris for all your help.
Written on Dec 27, 2024 after therapy with Christopher for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coaching
I would like to recommend Christopher Macdonald as a very knowledgeable and empathetic therapist. He offers a safe, nonjudgmental space to explore thoughts, feelings, and challenges, and provides insightful feedback that helps to understand myself and my experiences better. Christopher's approach is warm yet professional, and I have always felt supported and respected in our sessions. What sets him apart is that he always sends me additional materials after sessions so that I can reflect on or prepare for the next session, so I feel supported between sessions too.
Written on Dec 09, 2024 after therapy with Christopher for 2 weeks on issues concerning addictions, eating disorders, and coping with life changes
best therapist i had, he really puts in time to know you.
thanks for being you chris :)
Written on Oct 22, 2024 after therapy with Christopher for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd
Chris continues to be an integral part of my support network and contributes monumentally to my overall happiness. After just a few months of his help I now can't imagine not having sessions with him every week. Thank you, Chris, for always being there for me and guiding me through difficult times in my life.
Written on Oct 02, 2024 after therapy with Christopher for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, and career difficulties
Thank you for everything you have done to date. I am feeling more confident in dealing with the issues that I know will come my way. I feel heard and respected even when it’s a very niche topic
Written on Sep 20, 2024 after therapy with Christopher for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and career difficulties
Christopher Macdonald is a really good listener and a very empathetic, professional therapist. He seem to ask very insightful questions and summarises your thoughts in a way that makes you come to the conclusions you haven’t considered before.
Written on Sep 02, 2024 after therapy with Christopher for 4 months on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes