Chris Whitwood, BACP

Chris Whitwood is a counsellor who uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and low self-esteem. He holds BACP registration and has four years of professional practice in the United Kingdom. Chris aims to make it easier to start talking about hard things and to take small steps towards change.

He works to create an open and non-judgemental space where people can share thoughts and feelings. Sessions focus on practical ways to manage symptoms and rebuild confidence. Conversations are paced to suit each person’s needs and goals.

Chris has supported people dealing with abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, and addiction concerns. He also helps with sleep and eating problems, parenting strain, career stress and coping with life changes. Additional areas he attends to include attachment and abandonment concerns, neurodiversity issues such as autism and Asperger syndrome, and challenges linked to chronic illness and caregiving.

Over his four years of practice he has worked with people addressing anger, dissociation, codependency and communication problems. He also offers coaching-style support for goal setting and motivation. The focus is on practical strategies that people can use between sessions.

Chris works in English and accepts international clients. He offers different session formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to fit varied schedules and needs.

How evidence-based approaches work online

Chris uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear steps and practical tools. Cognitive-style strategies help people notice and change unhelpful thinking patterns that fuel anxiety or low mood. These approaches teach simple techniques you can try between sessions to manage symptoms and build confidence.

Trauma-informed methods are used when difficult past experiences affect daily life. These methods aim to help people feel more grounded, reduce intrusive memories, and regain a sense of control at a manageable pace. For relationship and intimacy concerns, interventions emphasise communication skills and boundaries to improve connection and safety in interactions.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss options, listen to your goals, and adapt techniques to what feels most helpful. Together you can test different methods and agree a plan that matches your needs and preferences.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect. Video calls are useful for face-to-face conversation and reading non-verbal cues. Phone sessions can be shorter check-ins or suit lower bandwidth. Live chat and text-based messaging allow ongoing support between calls and can fit around work or caregiving commitments. These options make it easier to keep continuity of care and to fit therapy into a busy life.