Counsellor profile
Chris Whitwood, BACP
Counsellor - stress and anxiety support
See online counselling options- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
About Chris
Counsellor and member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) with four years of professional experience. Chris Whitwood helps people in the United Kingdom with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related concerns, self-esteem, motivation and confidence.
Chris works in a direct and practical way. Sessions focus on talking through current problems, identifying coping steps and trying small changes between meetings. He keeps language plain and uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques appropriate to the issue in hand.
He has worked with a broad range of difficulties, including depression, grief, addictions, relationship and family concerns, sleep and eating problems, anger and career stress. Additional areas he supports include ADHD, attachment and abandonment issues, autism and Asperger Syndrome, chronic pain or illness, and caring-related stress.
Chris encourages people to bring what matters most to them. Early meetings typically look at what someone hopes to change and which goals feel manageable. From there he and the person agree practical next steps and ways to track progress.
Sessions are delivered in English and Chris is able to work with people both in the UK and internationally. The counsellor notes that cost varies by location and that sessions operate via a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
Approaches used in online counselling and what they do
Chris draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One approach he uses helps people identify patterns in thought and behaviour, then tries small experiments to alter those patterns and reduce anxiety or low mood. This is useful for stress, anxiety and low mood.Another approach focuses on understanding relational patterns such as attachment and abandonment issues. It helps people see how past relationships affect current intimacy and communication, and supports changes in how they relate to others.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Chris will discuss different methods with each person and agree a way forward based on their goals and preferences. This is done together, checking what feels useful and adjusting if needed.
Please confirm the available session formats before booking. Where offered, online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling around work, childcare or travel, and can reduce the time spent arranging appointments. Some formats let people avoid being on camera or use a shorter check-in when time is limited. Registered or accredited professionals commonly use online options to increase convenience while keeping the focus on therapy.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He helps with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self-esteem, depression and related concerns. His practice also covers areas such as grief, addictions, sleep and eating difficulties.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses plain language and evidence-based therapeutic techniques. Sessions focus on talking through problems, setting practical steps and reviewing progress.
How much experience does he have?
He has four years of professional counselling experience in the UK.
Which professional body is he a member of?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, listed as BACP.
What languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He accepts international clients and can work with people outside the UK.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started?
Use the See online counselling options button, complete the short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A membership or registration can be checked on the professional body's own register.
Online counselling is not emergency care. In an emergency call 999, or see the help numbers.