- Years in practice
- 5
- Registration
- BACP
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Grief
- Focus
- Self esteem
About Chris
Chris Nicholls is a counsellor with five years of experience who aims to make the first steps into therapy less daunting. He meets people where they are and works alongside them to understand what feels most pressing. His manner is warm and non-judgemental, and he encourages clients to set the pace of sessions.
Chris draws on a mix of practical approaches to suit different needs. He often uses emotionally focused methods to look at how feelings shape relationships and self-view.
Background and approach
He also employs client-centred and solution-focused ideas to keep conversations grounded and goal-oriented. Many people come to him with stress, anxiety, depression or trouble sleeping, and he has supported those facing grief, illness and caring responsibilities. He also helps with issues such as addiction, anger, self-esteem, intimacy concerns and parenting-related stress.
His work includes helping people who identify as LGBT and those dealing with trauma and attachment wounds. Chris holds BACP, which indicates registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. He has run more than 3,000 sessions across a range of topics and settings over his five years of practice.
Sessions are offered in English and are delivered in several online formats. People in the United Kingdom can complete a short matching questionnaire to begin and then schedule sessions according to availability. Chris aims to support people to build clearer routines, healthier relationships and more manageable ways of coping.
What Chris works with
Everything Chris lists, in their own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Chris helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counselling
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Narcissism
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Chris lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
How Chris brings emotionally focused and client-centred work online
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person rather than a fixed programme. It involves listening with empathy, reflecting what the client says, and following the client’s lead to build understanding and confidence. This approach can help when someone needs space to make sense of feelings or life changes.Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) looks at how emotions influence close relationships and self-image. It helps people name, notice and work with core feelings so they can respond differently to stress, attachment wounds or intimacy problems. EFT is often useful for those wanting to change patterns that keep repeating.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, and together they will choose approaches that match those aims. This is a collaborative process and may shift over time as needs change.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text messaging to give practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when that helps, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed, and chat or messaging works well for brief updates or people who prefer writing. These options make it easier to fit therapy around family life, work and other commitments.
Questions people ask about Chris
What concerns does Chris commonly help with?
He works with a wide range of problems including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, sleep problems, addictions and parenting-related strain.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses a warm, interactive and person-centred manner that lets the client set the session pace while integrating practical, goal-focused techniques.
How much clinical experience does he have?
Chris has five years of practice and has delivered over 3,000 therapy sessions across various issues and settings.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds BACP, which is the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy registration, and works from the United Kingdom.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Which session formats are available?
Therapy is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are costs and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided via a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on his availability.
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