Chris Nicholls

Chris Nicholls is a counsellor who focuses on helping people through tough life moments. He offers a steady, non-judgemental presence and aims to move at a pace set by the person he is working with. Many people come to him for anxiety, grief, stress and relationship concerns. He frames therapy as a team effort and walks alongside clients as they talk through what matters to them. His approach is warm and interactive and he prefers the client to guide the tempo of sessions. He uses person-centred ways of working alongside solution-focused ideas to address practical steps and emotional experience. Chris has five years of practice and reports running more than 3,000 sessions during that time. This experience has involved work with carers of terminal illness and people affected by bereavement, trauma, ADHD and long-term health concerns. He draws on this background when helping people navigate loss and life change. He holds a Master’s degree in Emotion Focused Therapy and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP. Chris says he brings those methods into sessions without imposing them, tailoring the mix to each person. People who choose him can expect conversational, focused sessions that combine emotional understanding with practical ideas. He invites anyone ready to make a change to take the first step and schedule a meeting to see if the fit feels right.

How his approaches work in online counselling

Client-Centred Therapy puts the person’s experience at the heart of sessions. The counsellor listens with empathy and reflects what is said so people can clarify their feelings and choices. Emotionally-Focused Therapy focuses on emotions under difficult situations and helps people understand and shift patterns that keep them stuck; it is often used for grief, loss and attachment-related worries.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Chris will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit best based on their goals and preferences. That means trying things, checking in, and adjusting the mix as progress is made.

Practical benefits of online work include easier fitting of sessions into a busy week and shorter check-ins when needed. If you are unsure which session arrangements are offered, confirm current options before booking so you know what to expect. The emphasis is on making therapy workable alongside daily life rather than on a single fixed method.