- Cognitive approaches
- Grief and trauma
- Sleep and stress
About Christine
Christine OPrey is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) with 12 years of experience. She works with stress, anxiety, anger, self-esteem concerns, depression and coping with life changes, among other issues. Christine supports people facing trauma, grief, sleep problems, parenting strain, bipolar-related concerns, compassion fatigue and ADHD.
She frames her work around practical, evidence-based techniques that help people notice patterns and try new ways of responding. In sessions she talks through current problems, looks at how thoughts and behaviours interact, and plans small steps to test out different approaches. The focus is on what is happening now and what can be tried next.
Her background includes work with panic, phobias and social anxiety, as well as obsessive thinking and health anxiety. She has seen people dealing with anger, low self-esteem and the aftermath of narcissistic abuse. Christine also supports those coping with family conflict, divorce and separation topics.
Clients who struggle with isolation, body-image worries, codependency or control issues can bring those concerns to her. She also addresses caregiver stress, abandonment fears, guilt and shame, and hoarding-related distress. Sessions aim to make problems clearer and more manageable in day-to-day life.
People can expect a straightforward, task-focused style that balances discussion with practical exercises. Christine works in English and practises from the United Kingdom. Before booking, readers should confirm the current session options available.
Approaches used and how they work online
Christine commonly draws on cognitive and behavioural approaches that help people identify unhelpful thinking and change patterns of behaviour. These methods involve noticing thoughts, testing beliefs with small experiments and practising alternatives to reduce anxiety and avoidance. She also uses structured problem-solving techniques to break overwhelming issues into manageable steps. This helps with stress, sleeping problems and decision-making during life changes by setting clear, short-term goals and reviewing progress together. Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss different options and agree a plan based on each person’s goals, preferences and day-to-day life. That collaborative process makes it easier to adapt methods if something is not helping. Please confirm the specific session formats available before booking, as the biography does not list them. Online work can make attending sessions easier for busy schedules, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also suit people who prefer not to use video for every appointment, depending on the formats offered.Areas of expertise
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression and coping with life changes. Additional areas include trauma, grief, sleeping problems, parenting strain, bipolar concerns and ADHD.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses practical, evidence-based techniques that look at thoughts and behaviours. Sessions combine talking with exercises to try between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
She has 12 years of clinical experience working in the United Kingdom.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is accredited by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions booked and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. Exact fees depend on the chosen plan.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.