Chris Clark
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About me
Finding Your Path Forward
I have always been fascinated by people's determination to make sense of and find meaning in their lives. Whether trying to understand something from the past or stepping into something new, we often find ourselves working through memories and emotions that feel entangled leaving us questioning the next steps forward. For some, the questions can open up curiosity while for others, the questions can lead to dark and lonely places.
I believe therapy is an open and honest relationship that meets you right where you are, providing a safe space to explore what feels difficult to work through alone. It is a unique opportunity to encounter yourself and to say what is otherwise unspeakable. Therapy can provide you with an opportunity to challenge the way you relate to yourself and others in the world around you. It can also offer an opportunity to reflect on thought patterns and behaviours that appear unchangeable or impulsive.
Our Journey Together
Through our sessions together, I will offer compassion and curiosity as we explore the world through your eyes. I will listen carefully to your experiences and ask questions to help you identify themes and patterns in your life. I will also pay careful attention to our relationship as this can offer insights into your relationships outside of our sessions, both in the past and in the present day.
When working with couples, the therapy places greater attention on the relationship, specifically what each person contributes to the relationship while noticing the relational, intimacy and communication difficulties that arise. Relationship therapy includes any consensual combination of individuals whether married, in a long-term partnership, open relationship, throuple or anything else. Relationship counselling is also for those looking to amicably separate or divorce, also know as conscious uncoupling. All relationship types, genders and sexual orientations are welcomed and affirmed.
About Me and My Approach
By offering a collaborative and unique approach to each of my clients, I work with your hopes and desired outcomes in therapy. Each session, I provide a contained space where your pain and struggles can be heard and felt, while noticing and highlighting themes that emerge as the therapeutic work progresses.
My approach to therapy is less problem-focused and more exploratory; allowing space for uncovered themes and unconscious experiences to be worked through. For this reason, I prefer to work longer-term (six months or more) with a commitment to meet once per week. I offer a more focused and time-limited arrangement for relationship therapy, which equips individuals with the skills to work through difficulties in their relationships.
Experience and Specialisms
I have experience working with a wide range of issues, which specifically include (but are not limited to) anxiety, depression, loneliness, bereavement, self-esteem, relationship difficulties, emotional abuse, sexual abuse, religious trauma and spiritual abuse. I have a degree in Theology and Counselling, which deepens my awareness of spirituality and religious belief in people's lives. I also have a Diploma in Integrative Psychosexual Therapy, which enhances my understand of sexual and relational difficulties, including Gender, Sexual and Relationship Diversity (GSRD) issues.
Let's Connect
Deciding to work with a counsellor is a courageous step, one that requires both commitment and courage. To ensure we are a good fit, I offer a complimentary 15-minute phone call, providing you with a space to share more of your journey and to ask any questions you may have. From there, we can schedule an initial session and explore further what you hope to work through in therapy.
Training, qualifications & experience
BA (Hons) in Theology and Counselling (2017-2020)
Bereavement through Dementia CPD (2019)
Bereavement through Suicide CPD (2019)
Developmental Perspectives on Pathological Narcissism CPD (2020)
Narcissistic Traits and Emotional Abuse, Adult Survivors of Narcissistic Abuse CPD (2020)
Diploma in Integrative Psychosexual Therapy COSRT Accredited (2021 - 2022)
Safeguarding Level 3 (2023)
Supervisor at Mind (2023 - present)
Practice Manager at Cynefin Therapy (2023 - present)
Group Facilitator (2024 - present)
Artificial Intelligence and the Human Connection CPD (2025)
I hold an Enhanced DBS Certificate.
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
Gender Identity / Gender Expression
Intersectionality
Religion / Religious Issues
Clergy / Pastor Burnout
Questioning Beliefs
Artificial Intelligence / Chat Bots
Photos & videos
Fees
£80.00 - £100.00
Free initial telephone session
Additional information
Individual Therapy: £80 per session - 50 minutes
Relationship Therapy (2 people): £100 per session - 60 minutes
Relationship Therapy (3+ people): POA - 90-120 minutes
When I work
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I am accepting enquiries for new clients on Mondays and Tuesdays in Cardiff, Wednesday mornings in Aberbeeg and Thursday evenings online.
Further information
Toilets are available to use before and after the session. If you would like a drink in the session, please bring one with you.
