Christopher Masters, BACP, NCPS

Christopher Masters offers straightforward, practical counselling for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety or low mood. He focuses on helping individuals who are struggling with relationships, self-esteem, trauma and abuse, and the knock-on effects these difficulties bring. Christopher writes in a direct, respectful way and aims to make the first steps less daunting for someone reaching out.

He works by tailoring conversations and plans to each person’s needs. Sessions are built around what matters most to the client, whether that is managing anxiety, working through past hurts, or rebuilding confidence. Christopher emphasises sensitivity and compassion while keeping sessions focused and constructive.

Over eight years he has supported people with depression, relationship challenges and stress linked to life transitions. He also addresses related concerns such as abandonment, attachment issues, body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, communication problems, control issues, and isolation or loneliness.

Practical matters like coping strategies, clearer communication and problem-solving are often covered alongside emotional processing. Christopher aims to help people make small, achievable changes that reduce distress and improve daily life.

Sessions are offered in English and he works with people in the United Kingdom and international clients. He is registered with BACP and NCPS, which are listed as his professional credentials.

To begin, a short matching questionnaire and scheduling step is used so people can find a convenient time to start conversations and set goals.

Approaches and online options for practical change

Christopher draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on understanding thoughts, feelings and behaviour. One approach helps people identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop new ways of responding to stress and anxiety; it is useful for low mood, worry and day-to-day coping. Another approach concentrates on working through the impact of past hurt and abuse by exploring emotions and building safer ways of relating to oneself and others; this supports recovery from trauma and attachment difficulties.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss a client’s goals, preferences and life circumstances and recommend techniques that best fit those needs. This is a collaborative process and adjustments are made as therapy progresses.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text messaging to make counselling flexible. Video calls are good for a full conversation and visual connection, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited, and chat or messaging suit shorter check-ins or people who prefer not to be on camera. These options help people fit therapy around work, caregiving and travel commitments while keeping continuity of care.