- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management topics
About Chris
Chris Whitwood is a BACP counsellor in the United Kingdom with four years of professional experience. He works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and issues that affect confidence and motivation. Chris also lists anger among his focus areas and helps people address how it shows up in relationships and daily life.
In sessions he aims to create an environment where thoughts and feelings can be talked through without judgement. He encourages straightforward discussion about what leads to emotional reactions and practical steps people can try between meetings. He describes his role as a supportive guide rather than someone who tells clients what to do.
Chris uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help with a wide range of concerns. He often supports people with grief, sleep and eating problems, addiction and coping with life changes. He also works with difficulties linked to attachment, abandonment and communication problems.
Clients who need help with long-term caregiving stress, chronic pain or chronic illness can discuss how those pressures affect mood and anger. He also notes experience with issues such as dissociation, codependency and separation after divorce.
Sessions are conducted in English and international clients are accepted. Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, users are invited to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session via the site button.
Practical therapeutic approaches for online sessions
Chris uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to structure sessions and set practical goals. Cognitive-style approaches help people identify unhelpful thought patterns and test new ways of responding to triggers. This can be useful for stress, anxiety and anger that builds up at work or home.He also draws on trauma-informed ways of working to help people process past harm at a pace they can manage. These methods focus on grounding, understanding triggers and building small coping skills rather than pushing for quick fixes.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Chris will discuss different methods and agree on a plan that fits the client’s needs, goals and preferences. That process is collaborative and can change as progress is made.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking because the biography does not list specific options. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also offer choices such as meeting with audio only to save bandwidth or keeping video for fuller face-to-face conversation. Registered or accredited professionals can explain which format suits a person’s situation when arranging the first appointment.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem and relationship issues, and lists anger among his focus areas.
What is his approach in sessions?
He uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and encourages clear, practical discussion of feelings and behaviours.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has four years of professional work experience in the UK.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is registered with the BACP and practices in the United Kingdom.
Can sessions be carried out in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he accept clients from other countries?
International clients are accepted.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.