Counsellor profile
Chris Stavri, BACP
Counsellor - Anxiety and relationships
See online counselling options- ACT
- CBT
- Attachment-based
About Chris
Counsellor Chris Stavri is a BACP member with 22 years of experience. He works in the United Kingdom and helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship and self-esteem concerns, as well as depression, bereavement and issues around intimacy and parenting. Sessions also cover addictions, trauma and coping with life changes.
Chris writes and offers practical guidance. He uses straightforward talking and reflective exercises. He helps people identify unhelpful patterns and make small changes that fit their lives. Sessions are paced to the individual rather than following a fixed plan.
His background includes long-term clinical work and writing about psychological and spiritual development. Chris draws on a mix of approaches that include cognitive work, acceptance-based practice and attachment ideas. He explains concepts plainly so people can use them between sessions.
In a session he encourages open conversation about feelings and behaviour. He often teaches simple skills to manage anxiety, low mood and sleep problems. He also addresses relationship patterns such as communication and commitment issues.
People who contact him should expect practical conversation and structured ideas to try outside sessions. He accepts international clients and runs work suitable for people balancing family, job and other responsibilities. Before booking, readers should confirm the current session options and the format they prefer.
Approaches used in online counselling
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It focuses on what matters to the person and small committed actions that match those values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings and behaviour and teaches practical techniques to reduce anxiety and low mood. Attachment-Based Therapy examines early relationship patterns and how they affect current attachments and communication in close relationships.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss options and agree a way forward with the client. This is a collaborative process based on the client’s goals, concerns and how they prefer to work.
Confirm the available session formats before booking, as the original profile does not list specific choices. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling around work, childcare or travel. They also allow shorter check-ins when time is limited and let people take part without needing to travel to an office.
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Experience
22+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What problems does he help with most often?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and self-esteem concerns, plus grief, trauma and addictions.
What is his counselling style?
He prefers straightforward conversation with practical exercises and reflection. Sessions focus on understanding patterns and trying small changes.
How much experience does he have?
He has 22 years of experience working in therapeutic roles and as an author on psychological topics.
Which professional body is he a member of?
He is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
He accepts international clients; anyone outside the United Kingdom should confirm session options before booking.
How are sessions arranged and paid for?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What should I do to get started?
Select the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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