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Chris Stavri

Therapist · United Kingdom

Practical therapy for codependency and anxiety

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Chris Stavri
Credentials
BACP
Registration
BACP, United Kingdom · 21576
Experience
22 years
Languages
English
Location
United Kingdom
  • Values focused
  • Warm and direct
  • Skills and insight

About Chris

Chris Stavri is a psychotherapist who helps people facing stress, anxiety, low self esteem, depression and relationship difficulties. He also supports those dealing with grief, trauma, addiction concerns, codependency and intimacy-related issues. Chris works with clients who want clearer boundaries, better communication and steadier emotional responses.

He brings 22 years of clinical experience and holds BACP, which means he is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. Chris blends practical talking therapy with reflective work so people can notice patterns and make different choices. Sessions are calm and direct, with space to explore what matters most to the client.

Chris uses several therapeutic approaches depending on the person and the problem. He draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people live by their values. He uses Attachment-Based ideas when early relationships affect current difficulties. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy techniques appear when people need coping skills and emotion regulation.

His style is warm and non-judgemental. He encourages honest talk and steady, manageable change rather than quick fixes. Clients who want both practical tools and deeper reflection often find this helpful.

Away from therapy rooms Chris has written a self-help book called Know You Can Change: A Path to Psychological and Spiritual Development. He aims to support people to increase self-awareness, build confidence and make choices that fit their life goals.

Therapeutic approaches and online work

Chris commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which helps people clarify what matters to them and take small steps towards a valued life while learning to sit with difficult thoughts. He also draws on Attachment-Based Therapy to look at how early relationship patterns shape current feelings and behaviour, useful when trust and closeness are a problem. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy techniques are used to identify unhelpful thinking and rehearse practical changes for mood and anxiety.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Chris will talk with the client about goals, preferences and what feels workable, then adapt methods as the relationship develops. This is a collaborative process, so plans can change as progress is made.

The original biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm the available online options before booking. Online therapy can make it simpler to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time and allow more flexible scheduling around work or caregiving. It can also make brief check-ins easier when a shorter session is helpful. Registered or accredited professionals aim to help people get consistent support that fits everyday routines.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteemDepressionCoaching

Also works with

AddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyHypnotherapyImago Relationship TherapyJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

22+ years

Credentials

Listed on profile

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Chris commonly help with?

Chris supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and self-esteem issues, as well as grief, trauma, addictions and codependency.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

His style is warm, direct and non-judgemental, combining practical skills work with reflective conversation to help people make steady changes.

What sort of experience does he bring?

He has 22 years of professional experience and has written a self-help book on psychological and spiritual development.

What credentials and region are relevant?

He is registered with BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and practises in the United Kingdom.

In which languages can sessions be held?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options with the service before booking.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.

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