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 appreciate all the support. In particular the deep questions Chris asks that make me think about my thought process
Written on Apr 05, 2025 after therapy with Christopher for 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and career difficulties
Chris is a calm, kind and gentle soul who is a very sympathetic listener. He takes time to consider your issues thoughtfully. He has a lot of experience and is not arrogant at all. I felt I could trust him completely. It was soothing to chat with him in a relaxed and easy manner. I highly recommend him.
Written on Feb 17, 2025 after therapy with Christopher for 2 weeks on issues concerning coping with life changes
Chris continues to be an unwavering source of support for me in my everyday life. He has already helped me through some very difficult times in my life. Thank you for all of the work you do, Chris, it means so much!
Written on Feb 12, 2025 after therapy with Christopher for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, and career difficulties
Chris is a great listener! He also has really helpful ideas for different resources and techniques that way help and we go through them together which also helps a lot.
Written on Feb 11, 2025 after therapy with Christopher for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety
Talking with Chris was very helpful, i would recommend therapy with him :)
Written on Feb 08, 2025 after therapy with Christopher for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression
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