- Person-centred approach
- Practical coaching focus
- Money and life stress
About Chris
Chris Holden is a BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) registered counsellor in the United Kingdom with 30 years of professional experience. He focuses on helping people with stress, anxiety, addiction recovery, self-esteem and career concerns. He aims to provide a calm, non-judgemental space where people can talk openly about what matters to them.
He draws on a long background in training, decision-making and leadership coaching to help people sort through high-stakes problems. That experience informs how he supports communication, conflict and team-related pressures. He uses person-centred counselling skills alongside practical coaching methods to help people clarify goals and next steps.
Sessions tend to focus on what a person wants to change and how to get there. He helps people build resilience, cope with life transitions and work on confidence and self-worth. Money and financial issues are listed among his areas of focus, and he will talk through how financial stress links with other life concerns.
He also works with matters such as attachment issues, codependency, addiction to drugs and alcohol, fatherhood issues, isolation and midlife questions. Conversations often balance listening with practical problem-solving and planning.
People who choose him can expect a steady, empathetic style that aims to empower rather than advise. To begin, the site matching process is used to arrange sessions according to the therapist's availability.
How evidence-based approaches work in online therapy
Two approaches he draws on are person-centred counselling and practical coaching. Person-centred counselling focuses on listening carefully and helping people find their own answers. It is useful for building self-awareness, confidence and emotional clarity. Practical coaching uses structured conversations and goal-setting to tackle career pressures, decision-making and life transitions.These ways of working are chosen together. The therapist will talk with the client about what feels most helpful and adapt sessions to their goals and preferences. Finding the right mix of listening and active planning is part of the process and is agreed collaboratively.
If you are considering online therapy, check which session formats are available before booking because the biography does not list them. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around work and family commitments, cut travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It can also help people who prefer not to be on camera or who need lower-bandwidth options. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists can explain the practical arrangements and support a smooth transition to remote sessions.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What problems does this counsellor help with?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, addictions, low self-esteem, career pressures and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include attachment issues, communication problems, isolation and money and financial issues.
What is his style in sessions?
He offers a calm, non-judgemental space and combines person-centred counselling with practical coaching. Sessions mix listening with help to clarify goals and plan concrete next steps.
How much experience does he have?
He has thirty years of experience in training, decision-making and leadership coaching alongside counselling practice. That background informs how he handles communication and high-stakes problems.
What professional credentials and location apply?
He is BACP registered and works in the United Kingdom. The BACP designation stands for the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English. He does not accept international clients at this time.
What formats are offered for sessions?
The original biography does not specify session formats, so please confirm the available session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. Exact fees depend on the subscription plan chosen.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule according to the therapist's availability. The questionnaire helps match you with the right fit.