About me
I am an integrative-relational psychotherapist, clinical supervisor, senior counselling lecturer and trainer, offering a warm, thoughtful and professional space for individuals seeking support with emotional, relational and psychological difficulties. My work is grounded in the belief that therapy is not about “fixing” a person, but about creating a safe and respectful relationship where you can feel heard, understood and supported as you make sense of your experiences.
People come to therapy for many different reasons. You may be feeling anxious, low, overwhelmed, stuck, disconnected from yourself or others, or struggling with relationships, trauma, identity, loss, stress, shame or life transitions. Sometimes the difficulty is clear; at other times, it may simply feel that something is heavy, confusing or hard to carry alone. My approach is gentle, collaborative and human. We work at your pace, with sensitivity to what feels manageable, while also creating enough structure to help the work feel safe and purposeful.
As an integrative-relational practitioner, I draw from a range of therapeutic approaches, including person-centred therapy, psychodynamic and psychoanalytic thinking, attachment theory, object relations, CBT, transactional analysis, existential therapy, trauma-informed practice and other evidence-informed models. Rather than applying one fixed method to everyone, I tailor the therapy to your individual needs, history, hopes and way of relating. At the heart of my work is the therapeutic relationship itself: how trust is built, how patterns are understood, and how new ways of relating to yourself and others may begin to emerge.
My professional background includes extensive experience in counselling and psychotherapy practice, clinical supervision, counselling education and psychological training. I have worked with adults from diverse backgrounds and have particular interest in relational patterns, attachment wounds, trauma, emotional abuse and neglect, self-esteem, identity, culture, difference and belonging. My practice is trauma-informed, LGBTQIA+ affirming, culturally sensitive and anti-discriminatory. I aim to offer a space where all parts of your experience can be approached with curiosity, care and respect.
Alongside my therapeutic work, I provide clinical supervision for trainee and qualified counsellors and psychotherapists. My supervision style is reflective, supportive and ethically grounded. I draw on integrative-relational principles and the Seven-Eyed Model of Supervision to help practitioners think about the client, the therapeutic relationship, the counsellor’s own process, wider systems and professional responsibilities. I see supervision as a collaborative space for growth, accountability, confidence-building and compassionate professional development.
My personality and way of working are often described as calm, thoughtful, empathic and steady. I value honesty, warmth and clarity, and I bring both professional knowledge and genuine human presence into the therapy room. Whether you are seeking counselling, psychotherapy or supervision, my aim is to provide a respectful and confidential space where you do not have to perform, minimise or manage everything alone.
If something feels difficult to understand or carry, we can take time to explore it together - gently, carefully and at a pace that feels right for you.
Training, qualifications & experience
I am an integrative-relational psychotherapist, clinical supervisor, senior counselling lecturer and trainer. My background brings together counselling, psychotherapy, clinical psychology, supervision and professional education.
That may sound like a long list, but what it means in practice is simple: I bring a broad understanding of people, relationships and emotional wellbeing into the work, while keeping therapy personal, human and grounded.
I do not believe in a “one-size-fits-all” approach. Every person arrives with their own story, identity, relationships, culture and way of making sense of the world. Rather than expecting you to fit into one particular model of therapy, I adapt the work around you.
My approach draws on person-centred therapy, attachment theory, psychodynamic and psychoanalytic thinking, object relations, CBT, transactional analysis, existential therapy and trauma-informed practice. These different perspectives help us understand not only what you may be experiencing, but also how it developed, what may be keeping it in place and what might support meaningful change.
Most importantly, I believe that therapy begins with the relationship. Feeling safe, respected and genuinely understood can make it possible to explore parts of yourself that may have been difficult to share elsewhere.
I work in a calm, thoughtful and collaborative way. I will not tell you how to live your life or pressure you to move faster than feels right. Instead, we will work together to understand your experiences, emotional patterns, relationships and inner world, at a pace that feels manageable and safe.
Educational Background
PhD in Counselling and Psychotherapy — in progress
MA in Contemporary Therapeutic Counselling — Commendation
MSc in Psychology, specialising in Clinical Psychology
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology — First-Class Honours
Professional Background
My experience includes working in private practice, education, professional training and organisational settings. Over the years, I have supported people facing a wide range of emotional and relational difficulties, while also helping trainee and qualified therapists develop their confidence, skills and professional identity.
My work is grounded in ethical, reflective and evidence-informed practice. This includes respecting confidentiality, maintaining clear boundaries, working with sensitivity to culture and identity, and continuing to develop professionally through supervision, training and reflection.
I have a particular interest in attachment and relationships, trauma, emotional abuse and neglect, anxiety, depression, shame, self-criticism, low self-esteem, identity, culture, migration, belonging, grief and major life changes. I am also interested in how neurodivergence and individual differences shape the way people experience themselves, relationships and the world around them.
Alongside my clinical work, I teach counselling and psychotherapy students at different stages of professional training. This has strengthened my ability to explain psychological ideas in ways that feel clear, relatable and useful, without making therapy feel overly academic or complicated.
Psychotherapy Practice
People come to therapy for many different reasons.
You may be struggling with anxiety, low mood, stress, trauma, relationship difficulties, loss, emotional overwhelm or questions about identity and belonging. You may feel stuck in patterns that keep repeating, or you may simply know that something does not feel right, even if you cannot yet explain why.
You do not need to arrive with everything worked out.
Therapy can be a place where you slow things down, listen more closely to yourself and begin to understand what has been happening beneath the surface. Together, we may explore how earlier experiences continue to affect the present, how you respond to closeness or conflict, and why certain feelings or situations seem especially difficult to carry.
My style is warm, steady and compassionate. I will offer support, curiosity and honest reflection, while respecting your pace and your choices. At times, I may gently challenge patterns that seem to be keeping you stuck, but this will always be done with care and within a relationship built on trust.
The aim is not to turn you into a different person. It is to help you understand yourself more fully, relate to yourself with greater compassion and make choices that feel more authentic and meaningful.
Clinical Supervision
I also provide clinical supervision for trainee and qualified counsellors and psychotherapists.
I see supervision as more than reviewing cases or completing professional requirements. It is a space to think, reflect and remain emotionally connected to the work.
My supervision approach is integrative-relational and informed by the Seven-Eyed Model. This allows us to consider the client, the therapist, the therapeutic relationship, the supervision relationship and the wider organisational or cultural context surrounding the work.
Supervisees can bring uncertainty, difficult feelings, ethical questions, risk concerns, relational challenges and moments when the work feels stuck. There is no expectation to appear as though you have all the answers.
My style is collaborative, supportive and appropriately challenging. I aim to help practitioners deepen their clinical thinking, grow in confidence and remain attentive to ethics, boundaries, identity, power and difference.
Above all, I want supervision to be a space where practitioners can develop without losing sight of their own humanity.
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
Being registered/accredited with a professional body means an individual must have achieved a substantial level of training and experience approved by their member organisation.
The National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society This Not For Profit association of counsellors and psychotherapists aim to support the counselling profession, members and training organisations. In 2013 the NCS register was accredited by the Professional Standards Authority under the Accredited Voluntary Register Scheme. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
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
The Accredited Register Scheme was set up in 2013 by the Department of Health (DoH) as a way to recognise organisations that hold voluntary registers which meet certain standards. These standards are set by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
The Accredited Register Scheme was set up in 2013 by the Department of Health (DoH) as a way to recognise organisations that hold voluntary registers which meet certain standards. These standards are set by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£100.00 - £120.00
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Discount for 12-Session Package
A discounted rate is available when booking a package of 12 counselling or psychotherapy sessions. This option may be helpful if you are looking for more consistent, ongoing support and would like to commit to a regular therapeutic process.
The 12-session package offers a reduced overall fee compared with booking individual sessions, while still allowing space for review, reflection and adjustment as the work develops. Session packages can be discussed during the initial consultation to ensure they feel suitable for your needs, goals and circumstances.
Further information
I currently offer counselling, psychotherapy and clinical supervision appointments from Monday to Friday, with availability during the following times:
Morning appointments: 8:00am – 12:30pm
Evening appointments: 6:00pm – 10:00pm
Appointments may be available in person, online or hybrid, depending on your needs and location. I aim to offer a flexible, respectful and confidential service that fits around work, study, family and other commitments.
To arrange an initial consultation or to ask any questions, you are welcome to contact me directly.
Phone: 07359 942427
Email: chriscounselling@ifoundhelp.uk
I understand that reaching out for therapy or supervision can feel like a big step. You do not need to have everything worked out before making contact. We can begin with a conversation about what you are looking for, what feels important to you, and whether working together feels like the right fit.
