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Chris Wilson

Chris Wilson

Therapist · United Kingdom

Calm, practical support for life challenges

  • Values-based work
  • Trauma informed
  • Practical steps

About Chris

Chris Wilson is a counsellor practising in the United Kingdom who draws on several approaches to tailor therapy to each person. He works with common problems like stress, anxiety, relationships and low self-esteem. He also helps people facing addiction, trauma, grief and life transitions, and supports clients navigating issues around career and intimacy.

He trained at degree level and holds BACP registration, and has four years of professional experience. That experience includes work in a prison setting supporting people with addiction, anger and trauma, and supporting professional athletes and performers through injury, retirement and other transitions.

In private practice he meets people from many backgrounds who are dealing with everyday pressures and bigger life changes. Sessions focus on understanding what matters to the person and building practical steps to feel better. He uses plain language and aims to make therapy easy to follow.

Chris blends approaches to match each person’s needs rather than using a single fixed method. He pays attention to relationship patterns, personal values, and emotional meaning when helpful. Together with the client he sets realistic goals and reviews progress as therapy continues.

He aims to offer a respectful and compassionate atmosphere where people can talk openly. The emphasis is on helping people find ways to cope, make changes and move towards a more satisfying life.

How his approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying what matters to you and taking small actions aligned with those values. It can be helpful for anxiety, low mood and getting unstuck from old habits. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at early relationship patterns and how they shape current connections, which can help with intimacy issues and long-standing trust concerns.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Chris will discuss different methods and together you will decide what feels most useful for your goals and preferences. He adapts the approach as you progress and checks in about what is or is not helping.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm which options are offered before booking. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, for example by removing travel time or allowing a shorter check-in when days are tight. It can also offer options for quieter conversations, or for people who prefer not to be on camera, depending on the available session types. Many therapists who work online aim to keep sessions straightforward and focused so they sit well alongside daily responsibilities.

Areas of focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteemCoping with life changesADHDAddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesDepression
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBody imageCancerCommitment issuesControl issuesDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does this counsellor help with?

He helps with stress, anxiety, depression and relationship difficulties, plus issues such as addiction, trauma, grief, self-esteem and career change.

What is the counselling style like?

Work is conversational and practical, focusing on personal values, relationship patterns and emotional meaning while setting achievable steps for change.

What relevant experience does he bring?

He has four years of experience, including work in a prison setting and with professional athletes and performers through injury and transitional stages.

What credentials and location are listed?

He holds a degree-level qualification and is registered with BACP. He practises in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.

What formats are used for sessions?

The original biography does not specify session formats, so please confirm current session options before booking.

How are fees handled?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I start working with him?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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