Christina Collingwood, BACP

Christina Collingwood helps people manage stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression and major life changes. She is a BACP counsellor working in the United Kingdom. Her tone is warm and straightforward, aimed at people who are nervous about starting therapy.

Christina keeps sessions focused on the immediate concerns that brought someone to therapy. She uses client-centred methods to make sure people feel heard and understood. She also draws on trauma-focused work when past harm is part of the problem.

In a session she listens closely and follows the person's pace. She pays attention to shame, guilt and dissociation when those come up. Practical coping strategies are offered alongside space to talk through painful memories and feelings.

Christina has four years of professional experience and works with a range of issues including panic, obsessions and compulsions, self-harm, sexual assault and workplace difficulties. She also supports people dealing with family problems, questions about life purpose, and women's specific concerns.

Her approach is to tailor the work to each person's needs rather than use a one-size-fits-all plan. Christina encourages small steps and practical changes alongside emotional processing. She acknowledges that starting therapy takes courage and aims to make the process as manageable as possible.

How client-centred and trauma-focused work translate online

Client-Centred Therapy puts the person's experience at the heart of sessions. The counsellor listens without judgement, mirrors what is said and helps the person find their own path forward. This approach can help with anxiety, depression and life decisions by building trust and reducing isolation.

Trauma-Focused Therapy looks directly at the effects of past harm and the ways it shows up now. It uses careful, paced conversations and practical strategies to reduce distress linked to memories or flashbacks. This approach is often used when trauma and abuse are central to the difficulty someone is facing.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and which methods feel most comfortable. Together they will adapt the plan as progress is made and new priorities appear.

Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to fit different circumstances. Video calls let people read facial expression and tone, phone sessions need less bandwidth and can be a good shorter check-in, while live chat or messaging suit people who prefer typing or want more flexible timing. These options make it easier to fit counselling around work, family life and other commitments.