Christopher "Chris" Rice, BACP

Christopher "Chris" Rice is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with four years of practice and a BACP accreditation. He offers a direct, approachable style and aims to help people manage stress, anxiety, depression and life changes. Chris focuses on practical steps and honest conversation rather than jargon.

Chris draws on Client-Centred Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to shape sessions. He listens first and then works collaboratively to try out techniques that change unhelpful thinking and behaviour. Sessions are straightforward and paced to what the person needs.

He offers support for a wide range of concerns including grief, low self-esteem, sleeping problems, addictions and relationship difficulties. Other focus areas include chronic pain, commitment issues, communication problems and feelings of emptiness or isolation. He also works with mood disorders and men's issues.

Chris has experience working with people who have neurological conditions, such as autism, ADHD, traumatic brain injuries and epilepsy. That experience informs his flexible, patient approach and his attention to how different issues interact.

Sessions can be conducted by video call, phone, live chat or text messaging. People usually begin by completing a short matching questionnaire and then scheduling sessions to suit their needs. Chris aims to be supportive and practical while helping people move towards clearer goals.

How these approaches work online

Client-Centred Therapy puts the person at the heart of the process. The counsellor listens without judgement and mirrors understanding back, helping people find their own solutions and build confidence. This approach suits issues where someone needs space to make sense of feelings and decisions.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions. Sessions often include simple exercises and small behaviour changes to reduce symptoms of anxiety, low mood or sleep problems. CBT is useful when someone wants practical strategies they can apply between meetings.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most helpful, then adjust techniques as understanding grows. This is a collaborative process that aims to match methods to the person's needs rather than using a single fixed style.

Online therapy offers real flexibility. Video calls let people use visual cues and a fuller conversation, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, chat is useful for shorter check-ins and text messaging supports ongoing check‑ins and reflection. These options help people fit therapy around work, family and mobility concerns while keeping contact regular and consistent.