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Christopher Reed, BACP

Christopher Reed is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with 16 years of professional experience.

About Christopher

Christopher Reed is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with 16 years of professional experience. He helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, sleeping difficulties, depression and addiction. He also supports those navigating LGBT issues, relationship and intimacy concerns, self-esteem and life changes.

He works in a respectful and compassionate way. Sessions are tailored to each person’s needs rather than following a fixed script. Christopher aims to make it easier to talk about difficult topics and to find small, practical steps to feel better.

Background and approach

His background includes long-term membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP. That connection reflects ongoing commitment to professional practice and standards. He draws on a mix of approaches to match what a person needs in the moment.

In sessions he blends client-centred listening with clear, goal-focused techniques. That combination can help people manage symptoms, make sense of painful memories, and improve day-to-day coping. Christopher pays close attention to the present concerns and priorities each person brings.

He is also familiar with work around intimacy, kink and alternative sexual cultures, codependency, addiction, gender dysphoria and related areas. People who want to start can expect straightforward guidance about next steps and what to expect in early sessions.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	107576	July 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
LGBT
Trauma and abuse
Sleeping disorders
Depression
Addictions
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Anger management
Self esteem
Coping with life changes
Coaching
ADHD
BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
Codependency
Communication problems
Divorce and separation
Drug and alcohol addiction
Forgiveness
Gender dysphoria
Guilt and shame
Impulsivity
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Men's issues
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Phobias
Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Post-traumatic stress
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Self-harm
Sex addiction
Sexual dysfunction
Sexuality
Social anxiety and phobia
Trichotillomania
Workplace issues

Ways of working Christopher names

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How Christopher’s approaches work online

Christopher draws on Trauma-Focused work and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy alongside client-centred listening. Trauma-Focused approaches aim to help people process distressing memories and reduce their day-to-day impact through paced, structured work. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) helps identify unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns and teaches practical strategies to manage anxiety, low mood and panic. Client-centred counselling offers a supportive space where the person’s priorities shape each session and the therapist follows the person’s lead.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Christopher will work collaboratively to decide which methods suit a person’s needs, goals and preferences. He will explain options and adjust the mix of techniques as progress and priorities change.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to give practical flexibility. Video calls are useful for richer face-to-face style conversation. Phone can work when bandwidth is limited or for shorter check-ins. Live chat and messaging let people share thoughts between calls or choose a less formal way to reflect. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, travel and busy lives while keeping the focus on meaningful change.

Frequently asked

What kinds of concerns does Christopher support?

He supports people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, sleeping problems, depression, addictions and ADHD. He also works with relationship, intimacy and identity-related concerns.

What is his therapeutic style like?

He combines client-centred listening with goal-focused techniques so people feel heard and get practical steps. Sessions tend to be calm and tailored to each person's pace.

How much experience does he have?

He has 16 years of professional experience working with a wide range of concerns. That experience includes work on trauma, LGBT issues and addiction.

What credentials and location are listed?

He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP, and works in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English only. International clients are not currently accepted.

Which session formats are offered?

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

How does payment and cost work?

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

What are the first steps to begin therapy?

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