- Addictions support
- Relationship work
- Trauma-aware care
About Christine
Christine McInnes is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people facing addiction, relationship strain, family conflict, trauma and grief. She works with each person to build on strengths and to find practical ways forward. Her approach encourages self-acceptance and uses clients' own values as a guide for change.
Christine focuses on helping people reconnect with who they are at their core. She aims to make sessions feel straightforward and human, not full of jargon. Conversations often explore how past experiences shape current patterns and where small shifts can make a big difference.
Her work draws on attachment-based ideas and trauma-focused methods alongside client-centred listening. Motivational Interviewing is part of her toolkit when people are trying to change behaviours such as substance use. Psychodynamic ideas may be used to look at deeper relationship patterns and family of origin issues.
Christine has five years of counselling experience and describes her role as a collaborator rather than an adviser. She supports people dealing with abandonment, codependency, communication and control issues, and the strain of caregiver responsibilities. She also accompanies those coping with cancer, chronic illness, fertility challenges and bereavement.
Sessions are conducted in English and she accepts international clients. There is a practical focus on helping people make choices that fit their lives while building more self-trust and resilience over time.
How Christine's approaches translate to online work
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns. Online sessions can help uncover those patterns and improve how someone connects with others. Client-Centred Therapy emphasises listening and acceptance; in conversation the counsellor follows the person's pace and helps them find their own answers.These approaches are used together with Motivational Interviewing when someone wants to change a behaviour such as substance use. That method uses gentle questions to build motivation and plan small steps, which fits well with a paced online conversation.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. The therapist will work collaboratively to decide what feels most helpful based on the person's goals, history and preferences. That decision can change over time as needs shift.
The practical benefits of online therapy include easier fitting of sessions into a busy week and fewer travel demands. Online work can allow shorter check-ins or longer sessions depending on what helps someone manage appointments alongside work, caring or treatment. Because the biography does not list specific session formats, confirm the current options before booking so you know how sessions will be scheduled.
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Christine commonly help with?
She supports people facing addictions, relationship difficulties, family conflict, trauma and grief, plus related issues like abandonment and codependency.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is collaborative and client-centred, focusing on self-acceptance, practical change and exploring how past experiences affect current life.
How much counselling experience does she have?
She has five years of experience working in the UK with a range of concerns including trauma, addiction and family issues.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English and Christine accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options with the service before booking.
How is payment handled and what do sessions cost?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Christine?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.