Counsellor profile
Christine Porter, BACP
Counsellor - relationships and wellbeing
See online counselling options- Client-Centred Therapy
- Solution-Focused work
- Focus on self esteem
About Christine
Counsellor Christine Porter is a BACP member with four years' experience based in the United Kingdom. She works with relationship and family concerns, grief, career changes, stress, anxiety, anger, self-esteem and depression, among other issues. Christine offers support to people who want practical help and clearer thinking around life's difficulties.
She uses client-centred practice as a foundation. That means the person in front of her leads the work and she focuses on what the client says matters most. She also draws on solution-focused ideas to look for useful steps and changes that can be tried between sessions.
Christine describes therapy as teamwork. She asks people what they want from counselling and works alongside them toward those aims. She also uses straightforward exercises and conversational tools to help people notice thoughts and try new ways of responding to difficult feelings.
The biography notes work with a wide range of problems, including abandonment, ageing and geriatric issues, autism and Asperger syndrome, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, communication problems, divorce and separation, fertility concerns, guilt and shame, and loneliness. Christine also mentions support for carers and people with additional learning needs.
Her style is practical and focused on change for people who are committed to their own development. She asks clients whether she is the right fit and will suggest alternatives if a different route seems better. Sessions are held from the United Kingdom and are conducted in English.
How client-centred and solution-focused work translates to online counselling
Client-centred counselling puts the person's concerns at the centre. The counsellor listens, reflects and follows what matters most to the client. This approach suits people who need a space to sort through feelings and make sense of difficult events.Solution-focused work concentrates on practical steps and small changes. It looks for what is already working and builds on it with short, achievable goals. That approach can help with stress, anxiety, low mood and specific problems like communication or workplace issues.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Christine will discuss goals, methods and preferences together and adjust the plan as therapy progresses. She aims to be collaborative so the client helps decide which techniques to try.
The original profile does not list specific session formats. Please confirm the current online and in-person session options before booking. Generally, online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Registered or accredited professionals often offer these practical benefits while adapting techniques to work in a remote setting.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with relationship and family issues, grief, career and life changes, stress, anxiety, anger, self-esteem and depression. The biography also lists many specific areas such as abandonment, communication problems, chronic illness and loneliness.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her work is rooted in client-centred counselling, which keeps the person's priorities central. She also uses solution-focused techniques to identify small, practical steps for change.
How much experience does she have?
She has four years of experience as a counsellor, working with a range of emotional and life issues.
What are her official credentials and where is she based?
She is a member of the BACP, which is shown in her profile. She practises from the United Kingdom.
Which languages and clients are supported?
Sessions are offered in English. The profile indicates she accepts international clients.
What session formats does she offer?
The original profile does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options with the service before booking.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time, according to the profile details.
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 as described in the profile.
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