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Chris Allen

Chris Allen, BACP

United Kingdom

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BACP counsellor - Relationships and Anger

  • Person-centred therapy
  • Men's emotional health
  • Grief and loss

About Chris

Chris Allen is a BACP counsellor working in the United Kingdom with three years of clinical practice and a year running his own business. He helps people with depression, anxiety, relationships, loss and trauma, and has a particular interest in encouraging men to talk about their feelings rather than bottling them up. Chris writes in a straightforward way and focuses on practical conversation rather than jargon.

Chris uses a person-centred approach in sessions. He aims to listen without judgement and meet what each person brings to the room. Sessions are conversational and designed to let clients arrive at their own conclusions about next steps. He describes his manner as relaxed and supportive, with an emphasis on genuineness and positive regard.

People come to Chris for a range of concerns including stress, grief, intimacy-related issues, addiction, self-esteem and anger. He also works with topics such as body image, communication problems, commitment issues and coping with life changes. He is open to discussing past hurts like abandonment, infidelity or family problems and how those experiences affect day-to-day life now.

In practical terms Chris aims to help clients reduce the hold of painful memories, move on after relationship or work losses, and make clearer choices about the future. He frames clients as the experts on their own lives and supports them to find their own answers. Sessions tend to focus on straightforward talk and steady reflection on patterns and feelings.

Chris works in English and accepts international clients. Before booking, readers should confirm current session options and scheduling details through the service's online process.

How Client-Centred Therapy translates to online sessions

The person-centred approach focuses on listening, genuine responses and the client’s own perspective. In practice this means the counsellor prioritises what you bring to each session, reflecting feelings and helping you check your own thoughts. It is useful for issues like depression, relationship strain, grief and anger where being heard helps reduce reactivity.

Chris frames therapy as a collaborative process. He will work with you to identify which ways of working feel most helpful. If something needs adjusting - pace, topic or focus - he will discuss those changes and agree a plan that fits your goals and preferences.

Confirm the current session formats before booking as the biography does not specify them. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into a workday, remove travel time and allow for shorter or more frequent check-ins when needed. They also let people join from different locations, which can help when living or working across time zones. Registered or accredited professionals, including counsellors, often adapt their approach to make online talks practical and effective for everyday problems.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesGriefIntimacy-related issuesDepression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered Therapy

Experience

3+ years

Listed in

United Kingdom

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does he help with?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, grief, trauma, anger and related concerns such as self-esteem, addictions and intimacy issues.

How would he describe his therapeutic style?

His style is person-centred and conversational. He listens, reflects and helps clients come to their own conclusions through open discussion.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has three years of clinical practice and has been running his own business for the past year.

What professional credential does he hold and where is he based?

He is listed with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with him?

International clients are accepted; confirm practical arrangements and time zones when booking.

How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?

Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I start a first session?

Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire and then schedule your first session.

Whenever you are ready

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