- Integrative counselling
- BACP registered
- 13 years experience
About Chris
Chris Sergeant is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom. He is registered with the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP) and brings 13 years of experience supporting adults with issues such as stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, addiction and grief. He also works with concerns around codependency, family of origin matters, shame and intimacy-related problems.
Chris aims for straightforward conversations that help people feel heard and understood. He adapts his approach to the person in front of him rather than using a single fixed method. Sessions usually involve exploring what matters most to the client and trying practical ways to change unhelpful patterns.
His background includes a Diploma in Integrative Counselling from LIFE-FORCE, Colchester, and many years supporting adults through relationship breakdown, post-traumatic stress and caregiving stress. That clinical experience informs a flexible style that draws on several therapeutic traditions.
In practice he combines listening with tools to manage thoughts and behaviours, and with exploration of past experiences that influence current feelings. This mix can help people cope with loss, work through anger, or find steadier ways to relate to others.
Chris encourages clients to set practical goals and to review progress regularly. He invites people to talk about what they want to change and to test new ways of responding between sessions.
Approaches that guide online work and choice
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening closely and following the client's lead. It works well for people who want space to talk things through and to build clearer self-understanding. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions and uses practical exercises to reduce anxiety and unhelpful behaviour. Psychodynamic Therapy pays attention to how past experiences shape current patterns and can help when recurring relationship issues or long-standing emotional pain are central concerns.Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. The therapist will work together with each person to decide which methods suit their goals, values and current situation. That collaborative discussion often happens in early sessions and can be revisited as needs change.
If you are considering online work, check the session options before booking to confirm how this therapist currently runs appointments. Many people find online sessions make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, for example by removing travel time or allowing shorter check-ins around a lunch break. Others value the chance to try different styles of therapy from where they are. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists can use these practical benefits to help clients maintain continuity of care and to fit therapy around everyday commitments.
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Experience
13+ years
Credentials
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Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Chris help with?
He supports adults with stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, addictions, trauma and grief. Additional focuses include codependency, abandonment and self-esteem.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses an integrative, client-centred approach that mixes different methods to match each person's needs. Sessions combine listening with practical steps to change thinking and behaviour.
How much experience does he have?
He has 13 years of professional experience working with adults on concerns such as post-traumatic stress, relationship breakdown and addiction.
What credentials and region apply to his practice?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are costs and payment handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What do I do to start therapy?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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