Christine Howell, BACP

Christine Howell uses a person-centred approach to help people facing stress, anxiety, depression and relationship strain. She works in straightforward ways and focuses on what the person brings to the room. Christine holds a BACP credential and has practised in the United Kingdom for 10 years.

Her counselling is warm and interactive. Sessions aim to build a steady rapport so people can talk honestly about painful experiences. She places emphasis on compassion and presence when supporting someone through hard times.

Christine combines client-centred work with cognitive-behavioural techniques and narrative or existential perspectives. This mix helps with practical coping, understanding patterns, and making sense of identity or life choices. She adapts the approach to each person's situation rather than using a one-size-fits-all method.

She has substantial experience with trauma and abuse, including work with non-abusing parents of children who have been sexually abused. Much of her recent practice has focused on primary, secondary and complex trauma, both recent and historic.

People also consult her about parenting stress, grief, intimacy concerns, anger and self-esteem. Christine includes mindfulness and reflective methods to support emotional regulation and clearer thinking. Her aim is to help people move through difficult moments toward practical goals and renewed agency.

Approaches online and how they help

Client-centred work puts the person's experience at the heart of sessions, giving space to talk and be heard while the therapist follows the person's lead. It helps when someone needs understanding and emotional support rather than directives.

Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying out different behaviours. It is useful for anxiety, low mood and coping with stress because it emphasises practical strategies and short-term goals.

Existential or narrative ideas support people who are questioning meaning, identity or life direction. These approaches encourage reflection on life stories and values, which can help when facing big changes or reassessing priorities.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Christine will collaborate with each person to decide what fits best according to their needs, goals and preferences. That process can change over time as different challenges arise.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect with a therapist. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation across distances, phone sessions suit those who prefer audio only, and live chat or text messaging can be shorter check-ins or ongoing support between sessions. These options help fit therapy into busy schedules and different lifestyles.