Chris Rottcher, NCPS

Chris Rottcher is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, parenting pressures, and struggles with self-esteem and addictions. He supports those dealing with grief, eating concerns, anger, career questions, and major life changes. He also works with people affected by ADHD, compassion fatigue, LGBT issues and family-related challenges.

Sessions focus on honest conversation and being heard. Chris aims to build a steady therapeutic relationship so people feel safer to go deeper over time. He draws on a range of therapeutic models and adapts his approach to each person’s needs.

Chris uses relational ideas that pay attention to how people connect with others and themselves. He also values the link between body and emotion, noticing physical responses as part of therapy. He looks for meaning when life feels empty and helps people make sense of difficult events.

Self-awareness is central to his work. He encourages reflection so people can understand why they react as they do and begin to make different choices. This practical focus is intended to help people feel more in control and less stuck.

With seven years of experience and the NCPS credential, Chris brings a steady, reflective presence to sessions. He offers counselling in English and Afrikaans and accepts international clients, using video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging depending on what suits the person.

Therapeutic approaches for online counselling

Chris draws on attachment-based ideas that focus on how relationships shape feelings and behaviour; this approach can help when past connections affect current trust and closeness. He also uses client-centred principles which prioritise listening, empathy and meeting people where they are to help them feel understood and make their own choices. Mindfulness approaches are used to help people notice bodily sensations and present-moment thoughts, which can ease anxiety and improve emotional regulation.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Chris will collaborate with each person to identify which methods fit their goals and preferences. That choice can change over time as understanding deepens and priorities shift.

Online therapy offers practical benefits for this style of work. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when more emotional nuance is needed. Phone sessions can be useful when bandwidth is limited or for shorter check-ins. Live chat and text-based messaging provide flexible ways to keep contact between sessions or to suit quieter, intermittent communication. Registered or accredited professionals use these formats to improve access and fit therapy around daily life.