Christine Porter

I offer face-to-face, online and phone counselling with evening and week-end appointments available to suit busy professionals.  Please click book an introductory call or email  so we can connect and I can answer your questions.  I don't want to miss calls while with other clients.  

Having qualified in 2004 I attract clients who are serious about getting the help that they need and willing to do the work. Faced with a choice of counsellors, it can be a task to find the right fit for you.  People say that I am easy to talk to and warm and friendly.  

What is it you need help with?

Are you anxious, depressed, suffering from low-self esteem, struggling with relationships at home or at work. Are you facing stress or bullying at work?  Do you need to find a way of showing better self-care?  Maybe you have some form of additional learning need or disability?   You are welcome to book an introductory call or send an email to see if we are a good fit to work together to meet your need. 

My approach:

It is my job to put you at ease in your first session so that you feel comfortable to talk through your challenges and problems.   I work in a bespoke way, tailouring my approach to what you feel you need and what helps you.  I work as an integrative counsellor which means we work together to find what helps you most. 

First steps:

Either email me or book an introductory call or zoom as you prefer.  I offer a 15 minute free session (on zoom or audio) to make sure we're a good fit. You can click to book an introductory call from this profile. 

How to find the best counsellor for YOU:

How do you know how to choose a counsellor?  It's a personal choice. The main thing is that you think you would be comfortable with the person and able to trust the person to be on your side, to hear you and support you without judgement and knowing the counsellor is on your side.  Do you have confidence that the counsellor can help you the problem you are dealing with?

What clients have said about working with me: 

Deciding on counselling is a significant and brave step when facing challenges in life. It is important that you find the best counsellor for you. I am told that I am friendly, easy to talk to and that people feel they can trust me with their concerns knowing that they will not be judged and confidentiality will be maintained within stated boundaries to keep you safe.

Why I counsel: 

I believe that the power of being heard without judgement can be very healing and empowering.  My style of counselling is for those who want to be heard in a safe environment and helped to better understand themselves and then empowered to make decisions that are right for them.

How I counsel: 

I offer face-to-face, online and phone counselling to adults and young people with parental consent. I adapt my 'toolkit' to each client so that we work together as a team towards the goals that you want from counselling. It is crucial to me that you feel comfortable and can access the counselling in a way that works for you.

My motivation: 

I love to empower clients and see clients gain confidence and empowerment. Specialisms include low-self esteem, anxiety, depression, workplace stress and bullying and relationship difficulties. I am a practicing Christian and this inspires me to offer counselling to people of faith and to those with no interest in religion. 

Comfortable supporting clients of any faith and none. My own situation is that I am a practicing Christian with an interest in supporting leaders whether based in the UK or overseas. 

I offer a free 15 - 20 minute online or telephone consultation to see if we are a good fit to work together. 

After that sessions last for 50 minutes.

All sessions are face-to-face, online or by phone by agreement.