Chris Sergeant, BACP

Chris Sergeant helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, addiction and grief. He supports people working through family problems, parenting pressures, anger, low self-esteem and issues around intimacy and trust. Chris is based in the United Kingdom and has 13 years of counselling experience as a BACP member. He meets people where they are and listens first. Sessions focus on what matters now, with practical steps to manage intense feelings and difficult conversations. Chris blends different ways of working rather than following a single technique. Chris uses a client-centred approach to build a steady therapeutic relationship. He also draws on cognitive behavioural ideas to spot unhelpful thinking and develop coping skills. At times he will explore deeper patterns from the past that shape current reactions. Many people come with problems tied to family of origin, codependency, abandonment or cultural identity. He also works with concerns like infidelity, divorce and drug or alcohol addiction. Conversations can cover life purpose, midlife changes and men’s issues where relevant. Sessions are designed to be straightforward and understandable. Chris will discuss what to try, review progress and adjust the approach as needed. People who want clear, practical support alongside reflective work often find this mix useful.

Practical therapy approaches for remote support

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person rather than a fixed technique. The counsellor listens closely, reflects what is said and helps the person find their own solutions; this is useful for building trust and working through everyday stresses and relationship worries.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at patterns of thinking and behaviour that keep problems going. It offers practical exercises to challenge unhelpful thoughts and build coping skills for anxiety, low mood and addictive behaviours.

Chris will work with the person to find the right mix of approaches. Deciding which method to use is a collaborative process based on the person's needs, goals and preferences. He will review progress and adapt the plan if different tools are needed.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat and text-based messaging to give flexibility. Video calls are good for a near face-to-face conversation, phone sessions use less bandwidth, live chat suits shorter check-ins and messaging lets people reflect between sessions. These options help fit therapy around work, family and daily life while keeping the focus on meaningful progress.