Counsellor profile
Chris Sergeant, BACP
Based in United Kingdom ยท 13 years of experience
Counsellor for anxiety, relationships and addiction
Continue with ChrisAt a glance
- Registration
- BACP, United Kingdom (30028)
- Qualifications
- BACP
- Experience
- 13 years
- Languages
- English
- Based in
- United Kingdom
Details come from information Chris supplied to BetterHelp.
- Anxiety and stress
- Relationship issues
- Addiction support
About Chris
BACP. Chris Sergeant has 13 years' experience working as a counsellor in the United Kingdom. He is an independent practitioner who offers counselling to adults for a wide range of concerns including anxiety, stress, relationship and family problems, addiction, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting and career issues.
He trained with LIFE-FORCE, Colchester and holds a Diploma in Integrative Counselling. Chris describes his practice as integrative, drawing on different approaches to match what a person brings to sessions. He explains that some people benefit from talking therapies alone, while others find a mixture of approaches more useful.
In practical terms he uses client-centred methods alongside cognitive behavioural ideas, psychodynamic thinking, systemic perspectives and hypnotherapy techniques. That means sessions can involve exploring current thoughts and behaviours, looking at past patterns that affect relationships, and using guided imagery or relaxation work when appropriate.
Chris has experience helping people with issues such as abandonment, codependency, control problems, divorce and separation, drug and alcohol addiction, infidelity and family of origin concerns. He also lists work with men's issues, multicultural concerns, midlife crisis, post-traumatic stress and questions about life purpose and self-love.
Sessions are conducted in English. International clients are not currently accepted. He asks prospective clients to use the service matching process to choose an online counselling option, complete a short questionnaire and then schedule a first session.
Therapeutic approaches adapted for remote counselling
Client-centred therapy focuses on the person rather than imposing direction; sessions concentrate on what matters to the client and on listening and reflecting to help clarify feelings and choices. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) looks at current thoughts and behaviours and uses practical steps to change unhelpful patterns, which can suit issues such as anxiety or low self-esteem. Hypnotherapy uses guided relaxation and imagery to access different mental states and can be used alongside talking work to address habits, trauma responses or deep-seated feelings.Choosing the right approach is part of the work with the counsellor. He will discuss what you want to achieve and suggest ways of working that fit your goals and preferences. Decisions about technique are made together and may change as therapy progresses.
Confirm the session formats available before booking, as the biography does not specify which remote options are offered. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions around work and family life and can reduce travel time. It may also allow for shorter check-ins or sessions without video when that helps someone take part more easily. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists commonly use a range of approaches in remote work to help people manage symptoms and make practical changes.
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Experience
13+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
Which concerns does he work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family problems, addiction, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting, career change and coping with life changes among other concerns.
What is his counselling style?
He practises integrative counselling, combining client-centred work with cognitive behavioural ideas, psychodynamic thinking, systemic perspectives and hypnotherapy where appropriate.
How much experience does he have?
He has 13 years of experience as a counsellor in the United Kingdom.
What professional credential does he hold?
He is registered and accredited with the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP).
Are sessions offered in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he accept international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start counselling with him?
Use the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.
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