Counsellor profile
Christopher Atkinson, NCPS
Counsellor - stress and trauma
See online counselling options- Client-Centred Therapy
- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and loss
About Christopher
Christopher Atkinson is a counsellor and a member of NCPS with 14 years of experience in the United Kingdom. He works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, anger and addictions. He also supports people facing relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting pressures and challenges with self-esteem and mood.
He uses a client-centred approach in sessions. That means he listens for what matters most to the person and follows their pace. He treats each conversation as a chance to build on the client's own strengths and choices.
Christopher offers practical ways to manage strong emotions such as anger or anxiety. He helps people develop clearer routines and coping steps when life changes become hard to handle. Sessions include talking things through, reflecting on what the client already does well, and trying out new ways of responding to stress.
He has experience with longer-term difficulties such as bipolar and depression, and with specific concerns like ADHD, grief, compassion fatigue, and issues linked to adoption and attachment. He also supports people who face chronic illness, caregiver stress or body image problems.
People who prefer to lead the focus in sessions are likely to find his style helpful. He pays attention to what each person wants to work on and adjusts the pace accordingly. To arrange a booking, follow the site process and complete the short matching questionnaire before scheduling a first session.
How client-centred work adapts to online counselling
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening, respect and following the client's lead. The counsellor gives attention to what the person says, reflects it back and helps them decide what to work on next. This approach suits issues such as anxiety, grief, relationship strain and the emotional impact of long-term health concerns.The aim is to make decisions together about pace and focus. Christopher will check in about what helps most and change the approach if needed. That collaboration makes it easier to try different ways of working until the client feels the sessions are useful.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm the available options before booking. Online work can still make it simpler to fit counselling into a busy week, cut travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also make it easier to keep continuity if someone moves location or needs to attend from abroad. Registered or accredited professionals can offer a mix of ways to meet, so check the current session options when you arrange a first appointment.
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Primary focus
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Experience
14+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does he commonly work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, anger and addictions, plus relationship and parenting concerns.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses a client-centred approach, which focuses on listening and following the client's priorities in sessions.
How long has he been practising?
He has 14 years of professional experience in the United Kingdom.
What credentials does he hold?
He is registered with NCPS as listed in his profile.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
He accepts international clients as noted in his profile.
How are sessions arranged and what do they cost?
Costs vary with location; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin the process of working together?
Select 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.