About me
Life can sometimes feel overwhelming, particularly when anxiety, low mood, or past experiences begin to affect day-to-day life.
Starting therapy can feel like a big step, and building a trusting relationship where you feel heard, respected, and able to be yourself is an important part of this process.
Together, we can gently explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences at a pace that feels right for you, helping you make sense of what’s going on and find ways forward that feel manageable and meaningful.
At the bottom of my profile, you’ll find a longer video where I talk a little more about how I work.
Free initial consultation
I offer a free 30-minute phone consultation before starting therapy. This is an opportunity for you to ask any questions, talk through what’s bringing you to therapy, and get a sense of whether I feel like the right fit for you.
If you’d like to arrange this, please contact me now.
Session formats
I offer in-person sessions and remote sessions. Remote work is done via video or telephone.
Session details
Sessions are 50 minutes, and we can meet weekly or fortnightly depending on what feels most appropriate for you.
I offer both longer-term therapy, such as deeper exploration of trauma and patterns from past experiences, as well as shorter-term work focused on areas such as anxiety or low mood.
Client feedback
'I was really nervous about starting counselling, but Chris made it feel comfortable and manageable from the beginning.’ - Former client
‘Chris created a safe and supportive environment where I could begin making sense of difficult past experiences. Counselling had a hugely positive impact on my confidence, relationships, and mental health.’ - Former client
‘Chris wasn’t afraid to use humour when appropriate, which helped sessions feel human and approachable.’ - Former client
Training, qualifications & experience
Training and way of working
I am trained in integrative therapy, which means I draw on a range of approaches including psychodynamic therapy, person-centred therapy, and cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT). This allows me to adapt how I work to suit you as an individual, rather than expecting you to fit a single model.
At the heart of my work is helping you feel heard, understood, and supported in making sense of your experiences in a way that feels meaningful and manageable for you.
Experience
I have worked in private practice since 2020, supporting a wide range of clients with anxiety, depression, trauma, loss, and relationship difficulties.
Alongside this, I am Deputy Counselling Manager at a specialist sexual trauma service, where I support a team of therapists. This role involves clinical work, supervision, leadership, and safeguarding responsibilities.
Earlier in my career, I worked in a variety of complex settings, supporting people to explore both substance use and the experiences underlying it. I have also supported clients experiencing bereavement and complex emotional difficulties.
Relevant qualifications
My training includes a range of counselling and health and social care qualifications:
· Diploma in Counselling (Integrative)
· Advanced Certificate in Counselling Studies
· Certificate in Counselling Skills
· Advanced Certificate in Safeguarding Children
· Diploma in Health and Social Care
· Certificate in Supporting Smoking Cessation
· Certificate in Peer Support and Mentoring
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.
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.
Areas of counselling I deal with
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Fees
£60.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Concessions are available.
Phone, email, or text me for a free consultation and begin your therapy journey.
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My working patten varies, and I may be available outside these times. Please just ask.
