- Client-Centred Therapy
- Anxiety and stress
- Grief and trauma
About Christopher
Christopher Atkinson is a counsellor registered with NCPS and has 14 years of professional experience in the United Kingdom. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, and difficulties with anger. He also supports those dealing with relationship and intimacy concerns and a wide range of life challenges such as depression, ADHD and coping with life changes.
He takes a client-centred approach that treats the person rather than a label. Christopher listens to what matters to each individual and follows their pace. Sessions focus on what the client wants to work on and on drawing out personal strengths that can be used in everyday life.
In practical terms he helps people talk through upsetting events, plan small changes and manage strong emotions. This can include working on self-esteem, addressing addictive patterns and sorting through family or parenting stress. He also takes on issues such as bereavement and chronic health concerns alongside emotional coping skills.
Christopher aims to make sessions straightforward and useful. He keeps language plain and focuses on steps people can try between meetings. Progress is measured in what the person notices and what feels different in daily life.
Before a first session he asks people to describe their main concern and what they hope to change. That information guides the first meetings and shapes practical goals for therapy.
How client-centred approaches work online
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening to the person and following their lead. The counsellor reflects what is said, helps clarify feelings and supports the client to find their own answers. This approach can be helpful for anxiety, grief, relationship concerns and coping with life changes because it centres the person's priorities and everyday strengths.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Christopher will help the client and counsellor decide what fits best based on the person's needs, goals and preferences. That choice is reviewed over the first few sessions and adjusted as needed in collaboration with the client.
The practical benefits of online work often include easier scheduling, shorter check-ins between commitments and not needing to travel. The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm which online or remote options are offered before booking. Online meetings can make it simpler to fit counselling into a busy week and to continue therapy when life changes make in-person visits harder.
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Experience
14+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, relationship and intimacy issues, depression, ADHD and other life challenges listed in his profile.
What is his therapeutic approach and style?
He uses Client-Centred Therapy, which focuses on listening, following the client's pace and building on the person’s own strengths.
How many years has he practised?
He has 14 years of professional experience working with people on emotional and life challenges.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is registered with NCPS and practices in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with him if I live outside the UK?
He accepts international clients and can work with people based outside the United Kingdom.
Which session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm the current online and remote options before booking.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule your first session.