Counsellor profile
Christopher Atkinson, NCPS
Based in United Kingdom ยท 14 years of experience
Counsellor for anxiety, trauma and relationships
Continue with ChristopherAt a glance
- Registration
- NCPS, United Kingdom (NCS22-03560)
- Qualifications
- NCPS
- Experience
- 14 years
- Languages
- English
- Based in
- United Kingdom
Details come from information Christopher supplied to BetterHelp.
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and loss
About Christopher
NCPS, 14 years' experience. Christopher Atkinson works with stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, anger and addictions, and a wide range of relationship and personal issues. He uses a client-centred counselling approach and accepts international clients. Sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
Christopher begins from the view that people know their own stories best. He listens to understand what matters to each person, then helps them notice strengths they can use. In sessions he focuses on practical steps and on talking through feelings and patterns that get in the way of daily life.
He regularly supports people coping with changes such as bereavement, chronic illness and caregiving stress. He also works with concerns about intimacy, parenting, family tensions, self-esteem, and longer-term mood difficulties including depression and bipolar disorder.
Additional topics Christopher lists include adoption and foster care, attachment and abandonment issues, autism and Asperger syndrome, and problems linked to control, codependency and commitment. He can also help with body image, cancer-related adjustment, and anger management.
Sessions are offered in English and use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. Prospective clients are asked to use the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to start the process.
How Client-Centred Counselling and Online Work Come Together
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on helping the person rather than imposing a plan. The counsellor listens closely, reflects what is said and supports the client to notice their own strengths and choices. This approach suits people dealing with anxiety, grief, relationship strain and long-term mood issues who want a conversational, person-led style.In practice Christopher uses that same collaborative stance when working remotely. He will discuss what you hope to change and try different ways of working until a comfortable fit is found. Deciding which methods to use is a shared process based on your needs, goals and preferences.
The original biography does not state specific session formats, so please confirm the current options before booking. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions around work, caregiving or health commitments. It can also allow for shorter check-ins when time is limited, or for choosing audio rather than video if that better suits the moment. Registered or accredited professionals often find these practical benefits help maintain continuity of care when life is busy.
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Experience
14+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does he work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, addictions and a broad range of related concerns.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses Client-Centred Therapy, focusing on listening, understanding personal strengths and helping clients talk through problems.
How much experience does he have?
Christopher has 14 years of professional experience supporting people with emotional and behavioural concerns.
What credentials and where is he based?
He is listed with NCPS and is based in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with him if I live outside the UK?
He accepts international clients and offers sessions in English.
What session formats does he offer?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm the current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time; costs vary with location.
How do I begin counselling with him?
Use the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to get started.
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