- Client-Centred Therapy
- Existential Therapy
- Cross-cultural interest
About Chris
Chris Orton is a BACP-registered counsellor working in the United Kingdom with three years' experience. He sees people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, depression and relationship worries, and also works with issues such as anger, self-esteem, grief and coping with life changes.
Chris uses a client-centred way of working. He listens to how people describe their lives and helps them make sense of patterns of thought, feeling and behaviour. Sessions are conversational and focus on the concerns the person brings rather than on labels or quick fixes.
His approach also draws on existential ideas about meaning and choice. That can help when someone is wrestling with values, identity, or feelings of emptiness and guilt. He treats these wider life questions as part of the problem, not just something to be fixed inside the person.
Before private practice he worked in a university counselling service, offering support to a diverse student group. He trained to postgraduate level in counselling and psychotherapy and is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.
In sessions he aims to hear how a person experiences their world and to help them explore feelings at a pace they choose. The focus is on helping people understand themselves better so they can try different ways of responding to difficult situations.
People come to him with a wide range of concerns including trauma and abuse, LGBT issues, eating and intimacy-related difficulties, career stress, ADHD and compassion fatigue. He also works with related themes such as abandonment, communication problems and body image.
How his approaches translate to online work
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and on the relationship between counsellor and client. It aims to help people feel heard and to develop a clearer sense of their own thoughts and feelings, which can be useful for issues like anger, self-esteem and relationship strain.Existential Therapy looks at questions of meaning, choice and responsibility. It can help when someone feels stuck, empty or conflicted about major life decisions and values, and supports exploring how those issues affect everyday emotions.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work with the client to decide which methods fit best with their needs and goals. That decision is collaborative and may change as the work progresses.
Confirm which session formats are available before booking, as the profile does not list specific options. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and remove travel time. It can also offer the chance to have therapy from a familiar environment and to continue work with a therapist when moving between locations. Registered or accredited professionals aim to adapt sessions so they fit practical life constraints and the issues you bring.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns and anger, among other issues listed in his profile.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His style is client-centred and conversational, focusing on how you experience things and helping you make sense of patterns in your life.
How much experience does he have?
He has three years' experience working clinically, including time in a university counselling service before moving into private practice.
What credentials does he hold and where is he based?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients arrange sessions?
He accepts international clients; check time differences when scheduling.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.