Chris Hemmings
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This professional is available for new clients.
About me
I specialise in working with men who may feel disconnected, overwhelmed or unsure how to express what they’re feeling.
I work with depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, addiction, relationship difficulties, workplace stress, burnout and anger - and have a particular interest in supporting men who are struggling with drug or alcohol use, compulsive porn use and body image concerns, including body dysmorphia.
I offer a person-centered, collaborative approach combining therapy and coaching techniques. That means I won’t sit in silence – I’ll work with you actively, offering encouragement, challenge and guidance as we explore what’s going on for you.
My sessions are flexible and tailored to your needs.
I understand how difficult it can be to open up emotionally. I aim to create a space where you don’t have to hide anything – a space where you’ll be met with compassion and understanding.
If any of this resonates, feel free to get in touch – I offer a free 15-minute intro call so we can see if we're a good fit.
Training, qualifications & experience
Registered member of the British Association of Counselling & Psychotherapy.
PGDip Integrative Counselling and Coaching (University of East London)
Foundation in Counselling Skills - WPF Therapy
I’ve been focusing on men's mental health and emotional wellbeing for over 10 years, including founding M-Path (www.m-path.co.uk) – a platform dedicated to helping men and boys engage with their emotional lives.
My background also includes professional training in coaching, which informs my practical and forward-focused approach.
Member organisations
BACP is one of the UK’s leading professional bodies for counselling and psychotherapy with around 60,000 members. The Association has several different categories of membership, including Student Member, Individual Member, Registered Member MBACP, Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Accred) and Senior Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Snr Acccred). Registered and accredited members are listed on the BACP Register, which shows that they have demonstrated BACP’s recommended standards for training, proficiency and ethical practice. The BACP Register was the first register of psychological therapists to be accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA). Accredited and senior accredited membership are voluntary categories for members who choose to undertake a rigorous application and assessment process to demonstrate additional standards around practice, training and supervision. Individual members will have completed an appropriate counselling or psychotherapy course and started to practise, but they won’t appear on the BACP Register until they've demonstrated that they meet the standards for registration. Student members are still in the process of completing their training. All members are bound by the BACP Ethical Framework and a Professional Conduct Procedure.
Accredited register membership
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
Masculinity and gender – exploring the pressures, expectations and personal meaning of masculinity and gender identity in a supportive, reflective space.
Drug & alcohol use – exploring your relationship with substances in a non-judgemental way, understanding underlying emotional patterns and working towards healthier coping strategies.
Porn use – creating space to explore your relationship with porn, including its impact on self-esteem, relationships and emotional wellbeing, without judgement or assumptions.
Kink – offering a safe, affirming space to explore kink-related experiences, relationships and identities without shame or judgement.
Therapies offered
Fees
£75.00 - £125.00
Additional information
I have a sliding scale of £75 - £125 per 50 minute session.
I understand that therapy can be expensive for some, so I hope to make it as affordable as possible by offering a sliding scale, based on income. I also offer concessionary rates, on a case by case basis. Please get in touch if you'd like to enquire about that.
Further information
Intro call:
I offer a free 15-minute intro call to help you decide whether I’m the right fit for you. Feel free to call, text or email to discuss finding a time.
Sign contract:
The contract includes all the details you need to know and we can discuss this further if needed.
Start sessions:
We'll work in blocks of four. Paid upfront before each block commences.
