- Client-centred approach
- Practical steps
- International clients
About Christopher
Christopher Atkinson draws on 14 years of experience to support people facing stress, anxiety, grief, trauma and loss. He works from the view that each person knows their own story and has strengths to build on. He aims to offer steady, practical support as people take the first steps towards change.
Clients can expect short, clear sessions that focus on what matters most right now. Christopher listens closely and helps people identify small, achievable steps. He encourages people to use their own resources alongside any new coping ideas discussed in sessions.
His background includes substantial work with grief and bereavement alongside trauma, anger and anxiety-related concerns. Christopher has also supported people navigating parenting pressures, intimacy worries and the emotional strain of long-term illness or caregiving.
He uses a client-centred approach that keeps the person’s priorities in view. Sessions are shaped by the client’s pace and goals rather than a fixed formula. Christopher aims to make therapy practical and straightforward, focusing on what will help between meetings.
People often come for help coping with life changes, relationship strain, low self-esteem or patterns of avoidance and control. He also works with issues such as addictions, bipolar mood challenges and compassion fatigue. Christopher welcomes international clients and holds an NCPS credential.
Clients can expect short, clear sessions that focus on what matters most right now. Christopher listens closely and helps people identify small, achievable steps. He encourages people to use their own resources alongside any new coping ideas discussed in sessions.
His background includes substantial work with grief and bereavement alongside trauma, anger and anxiety-related concerns. Christopher has also supported people navigating parenting pressures, intimacy worries and the emotional strain of long-term illness or caregiving.
He uses a client-centred approach that keeps the person’s priorities in view. Sessions are shaped by the client’s pace and goals rather than a fixed formula. Christopher aims to make therapy practical and straightforward, focusing on what will help between meetings.
People often come for help coping with life changes, relationship strain, low self-esteem or patterns of avoidance and control. He also works with issues such as addictions, bipolar mood challenges and compassion fatigue. Christopher welcomes international clients and holds an NCPS credential.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesSelf esteemBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHearing impairedHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaVisually impairedWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Client-Centered Therapy
Experience
14+ years
Credentials
NCPS · United Kingdom
Languages
English
How client-centred therapy works online
Client-Centred Therapy is about listening first and following the person’s lead. The counsellor offers a warm, non-judgemental presence and helps people explore what matters most to them. This approach is useful for grief, loss, anxiety and relationship concerns because it focuses on the client’s own goals and pace.When someone has experienced trauma or long-term stress, the work often centres on making sense of difficult feelings and finding manageable coping steps. In sessions the counsellor supports people to use their existing strengths while trying new ways of coping that fit their day-to-day life.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss needs, preferences and goals and will help decide which methods suit the person best. That decision is collaborative and can change as therapy progresses.
Confirm the current session options before booking so you know how sessions are run. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around work or caregiving, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people access support across borders when international arrangements are possible.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He helps with stress, anxiety, grief, trauma and loss as well as anger, addictions and relationship or intimacy-related issues.
What is his therapy style?
He uses a client-centred approach that focuses on the person’s priorities and strengths, keeping sessions practical and goal-focused.
How long has he worked in counselling?
He has 14 years of professional experience supporting people with a range of emotional and life challenges.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He holds NCPS and is based in the United Kingdom.
Can I attend sessions in a language other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with people outside his country?
He accepts international clients; confirm practical arrangements before booking.
How are sessions paid for?
Sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time and cost varies with location and therapist availability.
How do I begin if I want to work together?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire and then schedule according to therapist availability.