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Christopher Atkinson, NCPS

Christopher Atkinson is a counsellor with 14 years of clinical experience in the United Kingdom.

About Christopher

Christopher Atkinson is a counsellor with 14 years of clinical experience in the United Kingdom. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression and significant life changes. He also supports those dealing with trauma and abuse, grief and loss, and difficulties with anger and addiction.

Christopher approaches clients with respect and the belief that they know their own story best. He practises Client-Centred Therapy, which means sessions focus on the person's experience and pace.

Background and approach

Conversations are led by the client, with the counsellor offering understanding and practical reflections. This helps people feel heard while they think through next steps. Christopher draws on many years of practice to help with relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting concerns and building self-esteem.

He also works with people managing neurodiversity, chronic health problems, bereavement, and the stress of caregiving. His background includes supporting those navigating adoption and attachment difficulties. Sessions are offered in English and he accepts clients from other countries.

He aims to create a calm, non-judgemental space where people can speak openly. Christopher encourages small, achievable changes rather than rushed fixes. People looking for help can expect a direct and steady style that focuses on their priorities.

He emphasises collaboration, listening first, and helping clients find ways to cope that fit their daily life.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
NCPS	NCS22-03560	September 2026

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Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

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Focus areas and approaches

Everything Christopher lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Anger management
Addictions
Family conflicts
Intimacy-related issues
Parenting issues
Self esteem
Bipolar disorder
Depression
Coping with life changes
Compassion fatigue
ADHD
Abandonment
Adoption and foster care
Aging and geriatric issues
Antisocial personality
Attachment issues
Autism and Asperger Syndrome
Avoidant personality
Blended family issues
Body image
Cancer
Caregiver issues and stress
Chronic pain, illness, and disability
Codependency
Commitment issues
Control issues
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Dependent personality
Dissociation
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Drug and alcohol addiction
Eating and food-related issues
Emptiness
Family problems
Fatherhood issues
Forgiveness
Gender dysphoria
Guilt and shame
Hearing impaired
HIV / AIDS
Hoarding
Hospice and end-of-life counselling
Impulsivity
Infidelity
Intellectual disability
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Men's issues
Midlife crisis
Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Mood disorders
Narcissism
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Paranoia
Personality disorders
Phobias
Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Post-traumatic stress
Prejudice and discrimination
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-harm
Self-love
Sexual assault and abuse
Sexual dysfunction
Sexuality
Social anxiety and phobia
Visually impaired
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

Ways of working Christopher names

Client-Centred Therapy

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How client-centred work translates to online therapy

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on what matters to the person in front of the counsellor. It centres on active listening, empathy and helping people name their priorities. This approach suits issues like anxiety, grief, relationship concerns and coping with life changes because it follows the client's pace and experience.

In an online setting the same ideas apply. Sessions begin by finding out what the person wants to address and the counsellor adapts the conversation to those goals. The process is collaborative - the therapist and client decide together which methods and session rhythms fit best for the individual's needs and preferences.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video is useful for full conversations and visual cues. Phone calls can fit a shorter break or lower bandwidth. Live chat and text messaging allow brief check-ins or ongoing written work without being on camera. These options make therapy more flexible and easier to fit around work, family and travel commitments.

Frequently asked

What kinds of problems can be discussed in sessions?

Common topics include stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, addictions and relationship or intimacy-related issues. Christopher also works with parenting concerns, self-esteem and life transitions.

How would you describe the therapeutic style?

The approach is client-centred, meaning conversations follow the client's lead and focus on their lived experience. The counsellor offers empathetic reflection and practical suggestions when useful.

What experience does the counsellor have?

Christopher has 14 years of experience working with a range of concerns including trauma, grief, anger management and long-term stress. He aims to support people through steady, goal‑focused conversations.

What credentials and location are listed for the counsellor?

The counsellor uses the credential NCPS and practises from the United Kingdom.

Are sessions available in other languages or for international clients?

Sessions are offered in English. Christopher accepts clients from other countries for online work.

Which session formats are offered?

He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and preferences.

How are fees and payments handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin therapy?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the counsellor's availability.