About Chris
Chris Allen is a BACP counsellor who has spent three years in clinical practice, and has run his own business for the past year. He presents as a calm, approachable male counsellor who wants to help people speak about what they are holding inside. His work often focuses on problems such as low mood, anxiety, relationship difficulties and grief.
He uses a person-centred approach that keeps the client at the heart of each session.
Background and approach
That means he listens without judgement, reflects what he hears and tries to offer a warm, steady presence while people make sense of things. Sessions aim to help clients reach their own conclusions rather than imposing solutions. Chris describes his style as relaxed, supportive and genuine.
He often works with men who find it hard to talk about feelings, and he encourages a steady, honest dialogue so difficult emotions do not build up until they burst out. He values empathy and positive regard as the basis for change. Practical concerns such as loss, job change, break-up and past hurts are common topics in his work.
He helps people confront painful memories, sort through relationship breakdowns and plan steps towards a clearer future. Sessions focus on what the client wants to achieve next. People who prefer a straightforward, non-judgemental space tend to fit well with his approach.
He aims to help clients feel listened to, understood and able to make decisions about their next steps. If someone wants a calm conversational style where they remain in charge of goals, his way of working may suit them.
What Chris works with
Everything Chris lists, in their own terms. LGBT is the reason Chris is listed here; the rest shows what else Chris works with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Depression
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Eating disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Body image
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Workplace issues
Approaches Chris lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Client-centred approaches and online therapy
Chris uses Client-Centred Therapy, which focuses on listening closely and offering empathy and genuine regard. This approach helps people explore feelings, make sense of difficult events and come to their own decisions about relationships, loss and life changes.The therapist emphasises a calm, supportive relationship that lets clients lead the work. Finding the right way of working is a shared process - the therapist will check in about goals, try different ways of talking and adapt to what feels most helpful for each person.
Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around everyday life, for example by avoiding travel and fitting a session into a work break. Different online arrangements can suit different needs, such as shorter check-ins when time is tight or audio-only conversations when less bandwidth is available. The original biography does not list the exact session formats offered, so please confirm the available online options before booking. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists commonly use remote sessions to maintain continuity and access for people who find in-person visits difficult to arrange.
Questions people ask about Chris
What concerns does Chris specialise in?
He works with a range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy-related problems, grief, addictions and trauma and abuse.
How would he describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a person-centred way of working that focuses on listening, empathy and genuineness so clients can find their own answers.
What experience does he bring to sessions?
He has three years of clinical practice and has run his own counselling business for the past year.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is registered with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Are sessions available in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
Which session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options with the service before booking.
How is cost handled for therapy?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to try sessions?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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