Christopher Atkinson, NCPS

Christopher Atkinson draws on 14 years of experience to support people facing stress, anxiety, grief and life changes. He works from the United Kingdom and uses a straightforward, person-focused style that helps people feel heard. Christopher sees clients who want practical help with mood, relationships and coping day-to-day. He holds the NCPS credential and brings steady, respectful presence to sessions.

Christopher believes people know their own story and that therapy should build on existing strengths. He listens first and asks questions that help clarify what matters most to each person. Sessions often focus on identifying workable steps and new ways of handling difficult feelings and patterns.

His approach is suited to people dealing with trauma and abuse, anger, addiction concerns, low self-esteem and the ups and downs of mood such as depression or bipolar related struggles. He also helps people manage parenting stresses, intimacy-related worries and challenges linked to ADHD and compassion fatigue.

Christopher has additional focus in areas like abandonment, adoption and foster care issues, attachment difficulties, autistic spectrum concerns, chronic illness and caregiver stress. He also supports those coping with body image, cancer-related challenges and commitment or control issues.

Sessions aim to be calm and practical. Christopher offers straightforward feedback, gentle challenge and encouragement. He helps people set clear goals and find small changes that make a difference in everyday life.

How client-centred work adapts to online therapy

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening closely and following what matters to the person. The therapist offers empathy, reflection and questions that help people make sense of their experience. This approach is useful for tackling anxiety, grief, relationship concerns and many everyday struggles where being heard helps people move forward.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Christopher will work collaboratively to decide which ways of working suit your goals and preferences. Together you can try different techniques and adjust the plan to fit how you respond and what feels most helpful.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when you prefer not to be on camera. Live chat and messaging suit shorter check-ins, quick reflections between sessions or when typing feels more comfortable. These options make therapy more flexible and easier to fit around work, family and travel commitments.