About Chris
Chris Wilson is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom who draws on an integrative approach to tailor therapy to each person. He works in a direct and practical way to help with stress, anxiety, confidence and relationship troubles. Chris aims to create a respectful, compassionate space where people can start to make changes one step at a time.
He combines relational methods with therapies such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and psychodynamic ideas to match the work to the issue.
Background and approach
That mix is useful for grief, trauma, addiction and problems with anger or self-worth. He also supports people facing career transitions and those coping with life changes like retirement or injury. Chris has experience working in custody settings where he supported people with addiction, trauma and anger.
He has also worked with athletes and performers to manage retirement, injury and other transitions. His independent practice work covers a broad range of life challenges presented by people in the community. Sessions begin by looking at what matters to the person and what practical steps they want to take.
Chris focuses on clear goals and on building everyday skills for coping and decision-making. He adapts the way he works as the needs of the person change. Treatment plans are individual and discussed openly so people can make informed choices about therapy.
To start, Chris asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to availability. The subscription can be cancelled at any time.
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
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Body image
- Cancer
- Commitment issues
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Fatherhood issues
- Fertility issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Hospice and end-of-life counselling
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Chris lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Existential Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
How chosen approaches shape online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people focus on what matters most and build small actions toward those values. It is practical for anxiety, low mood and for managing life changes by learning to move forward despite difficult thoughts or feelings.Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships affect current patterns. It can help with trust, intimacy-related issues and attachment problems by exploring how past experiences shape present reactions.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. The therapist will work collaboratively to decide which methods fit a person's goals and preferences. Options can be reviewed as therapy progresses and adjusted to match changing needs.
Confirm the exact online session options before booking, since the biography does not list formats. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time and support people who are juggling work or family commitments. It can also allow shorter check-ins or sessions that suit quieter surroundings or lower bandwidth needs. Registered or accredited professionals will discuss practical arrangements and help set up a plan that fits everyday life.
Questions people ask about Chris
What concerns can be addressed in sessions?
Chris works with stress, anxiety, relationship and self-esteem problems along with grief, trauma, addiction and career-related issues.
How would you describe the therapy style?
He uses an integrative relational style, mixing approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and psychodynamic ideas to suit each person's needs.
What relevant experience does the therapist have?
Chris has four years' experience including work in custody settings and with athletes and performers facing life transitions.
What are the therapist's credentials and location?
He is registered with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with Chris if I live outside the UK?
International clients are accepted and sessions can be arranged for people based outside the United Kingdom.
Which session formats are offered?
Confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats.
How does cost and payment work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What is the process for starting therapy?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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