Counsellor profile
Christine McInnes, BACP
Counsellor - Addictions and Relationship help
See online counselling options- Addictions support
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and grief
About Christine
Counsellor Christine McInnes is BACP registered and works in the United Kingdom. She has five years' experience supporting people with addictions, relationship problems, family difficulties, trauma and abuse, and grief.
Christine uses plain conversation to help people notice their own strengths. She focuses on self-acceptance and on recognising personal resources. Sessions aim to make it easier to face difficult decisions and painful feelings without jargon or pressure.
Her way of working draws on attachment-based ideas and client-centred methods. That means attention to how early relationships shape current reactions, alongside space for people to speak and be heard. Sessions also use elements of motivational interviewing to help with change and psychodynamic thinking to consider past patterns.
Christine commonly helps people with abandonment and attachment issues, codependency, communication and commitment problems, and challenges around divorce or separation. She also works with people affected by chronic illness, cancer, fertility concerns and caregiver stress.
She takes a straightforward approach in sessions. Conversations look at what matters now, what keeps problems going, and small steps that could help. People who prefer a reflective, relational style of counselling often choose to speak with her.
Sessions are conducted in English. International clients may be accepted, so it is sensible to confirm current arrangements before booking. To begin, follow the site process to the matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How her therapeutic approaches work in online counselling
Attachment-based work considers how early relationships shape how people react now. It looks at patterns of closeness and separation, and helps people notice what they repeat in current relationships. Client-centred counselling gives the person space to speak without interruption and focuses on their own priorities and pace. It helps when someone needs time to find their own answers rather than be told what to do.Deciding which approach to use is part of the process. The counsellor will discuss options with the client and choose together what fits their needs, goals and preferences. That collaborative discussion can change as therapy progresses and new issues come up.
The biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm the available formats before booking. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow short check-ins when needed. It can also suit people who prefer speaking from their own surroundings or who need sessions at different times to match work or caregiving commitments. Registered or accredited professionals, including counsellors, often find a practical rhythm that fits each person's life, and Christine will work with clients to agree on what suits them.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she help with most often?
She works with addictions, relationship problems, family difficulties, trauma and abuse, and grief. Additional focus areas include attachment, abandonment, communication issues and caregiver stress.
What style of counselling does she use?
Her work draws on attachment-based and client-centred approaches, with elements of motivational interviewing and psychodynamic thinking. Sessions are conversational and focus on understanding patterns and making practical changes.
How long has she practised?
She has five years of experience working as a counsellor. That experience includes supporting people with a range of relationship and trauma-related concerns.
Which professional body is she registered with?
She is registered with BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. She works in the United Kingdom.
Can I speak with her if I live outside the UK?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted. Check the current arrangements before booking to confirm time zones and session options.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm the current session options before booking to know which formats are offered.
How are fees and payment handled?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. Check the detailed pricing information on the site for current fees.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online counselling options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session. That process starts the practical steps to meet for counselling.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A membership or registration can be checked on the professional body's own register.
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