Counsellor profile
Christine 'Chrissy' Mostyn, BACP
Based in United Kingdom ยท 15 years of experience
Counsellor for stress, trauma and mood issues
Continue with ChristineAt a glance
- Registration
- BACP, United Kingdom (390161)
- Qualifications
- BACP
- Experience
- 15 years
- Languages
- English
- Based in
- United Kingdom
Details come from information Christine supplied to BetterHelp.
- Client-centred approach
- DBT and mindfulness
- Somatic and trauma work
About Christine
BACP. 15 years' experience. Christine 'Chrissy' Mostyn is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief and depression. She also helps people dealing with addictions, relationship and family issues, intimacy concerns, eating and sleeping problems, anger, low self esteem, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes.
Chrissy began counselling after her own experience with anxiety and an eating disorder. That personal history shaped why she chose this work and how she relates to clients. She uses plain language and practical conversation to help clients make sense of what is happening for them.
Her approach draws on client-centred principles and combines methods from Dialectical Behavior Therapy, mindfulness, somatic work and trauma-focused therapy. She adapts techniques to the person in front of her rather than following a fixed protocol. Sessions aim to pinpoint what feels most difficult and to practise small steps that reduce distress.
Chrissy describes the process as collaborative. She listens and asks questions to clarify what matters most. Then she offers techniques and exercises people can try between sessions to support changes in thinking, feeling and behaviour.
People looking for practical help with mood, stress, relationship difficulties or addiction will find a counsellor who uses a blend of talking, skills work and body-focused exercises. She also includes coaching elements when clients have clear practical goals.
Sessions are conducted in English and she accepts international clients. The service uses a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time; confirm current session options before booking.
How her approaches translate to online counselling
Client-centred therapy focuses on listening and understanding. In practice this means the counsellor reflects what the client says and helps them find their own solutions; it is useful for concerns such as low self esteem, relationship issues and coping with life changes.Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches practical skills for managing intense emotions and impulsive behaviour. It includes techniques for distress tolerance, emotional regulation and improving interpersonal effectiveness, which can help with anxiety, anger and addiction-related behaviours.
Mindfulness therapy brings attention to present-moment experience and simple exercises that reduce rumination and increase calm. It is often used alongside other methods to support stress, anxiety and sleep difficulties.
Deciding which approach to use is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss options with the client and agree a way forward based on needs, goals and personal preference. This is a collaborative process with room to try things and adjust if they do not fit.
Check the current session formats before booking because the biography does not list them. Many people find online counselling easier to fit into a busy week, requires less travel and can allow shorter check-ins when needed. Registered or accredited professionals use online sessions to work through skills, plan between-session tasks and run trauma-informed conversations much like in-person work.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief and depression, plus addictions, relationship and family issues, intimacy concerns, eating and sleeping difficulties, anger, self esteem, career problems, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue and ADHD.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is client-centred and collaborative, combining talking, skills practice and body-focused techniques from approaches such as DBT, mindfulness, somatic and trauma-focused work.
How long has she worked as a counsellor?
She has 15 years of experience in counselling and related therapeutic work.
Is she a BACP member and where is she based?
She is BACP and is based in the United Kingdom.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to overseas clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography did not specify formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Use the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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