Chris Callahan-Brown

• Stress and anxiety
• CBT and solutions
• LGBT and neurodiversity

About Chris

Chris Callahan-Brown helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief and low self-esteem. He uses client-centred methods alongside cognitive behavioural and solution-focused techniques to talk through problems and find practical steps forward. He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has three years of professional experience.

His approach is straightforward and conversational. Sessions focus on the issues the person brings, with time spent understanding patterns of thought and behaviour and trying small changes. He uses client-centred listening to understand what matters, cognitive behavioural ideas to look at thinking and feelings, and solution-focused work to set clear short-term goals.

Chris has worked with people dealing with depression, addiction and intimacy-related concerns, and he also helps with parenting strain, career stress and coping with life changes. He has experience supporting clients who identify as LGBT and those facing challenges linked to neurodiversity such as autism and Asperger syndrome.

Additional focus areas include attachment and abandonment issues, communication and control problems, body image, and concerns around BDSM, kink and alternative sex culture. He also has experience with chronic illness, caregiver stress and cancer-related issues.

Sessions are conducted in English and he accepts international clients. Fees vary with location and are delivered via a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, users are asked to select the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.

How his approaches work in online counselling

Client-centred therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person’s perspective, helping them to reflect on feelings and priorities. It is useful when someone wants a space to talk through difficult emotions and make sense of their experience.

Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thought and behaviour and offers practical exercises to try between sessions. It can help with anxiety, depression and stress by testing unhelpful thoughts and building alternative habits.

Solution-focused therapy emphasises small, achievable goals and what changes will show things are improving. It works well when someone wants short-term clarity and steps they can use right away.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss needs, goals and preferences and agree a way of working together. This is collaborative and may change as the sessions progress.

Confirm which session formats are offered before booking, as the biography does not list specific options. Online counselling can make it easier to fit appointments around work and family commitments, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when that suits a person. It can also offer options such as sessions without video when lower bandwidth or a quieter setup is needed.

Topics Chris lists

• Stress and anxiety
• Relationship issues
• Trauma and abuse
• Self-esteem
• Depression
• Addictions
• LGBT
• Family conflicts
• Grief
• Intimacy-related issues
• Eating disorders
• Parenting issues
• Anger management
• Career difficulties
• Bipolar disorder
• Coping with life changes
• ADHD
• Abandonment
• Antisocial personality
• Attachment issues
• Autism and Asperger Syndrome
• Avoidant personality
• BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
• Blended family issues
• Body image
• Cancer
• Caregiver issues and stress
• Chronic pain, illness, and disability
• Commitment issues
• Communication problems
• Control issues
• Dependent personality
• Dissociation
• Divorce and separation
• Domestic violence
• Drug and alcohol addiction
• Eating and food-related issues
• Emptiness
• Family problems
• Forgiveness
• Guilt and shame
• Hospice and end-of-life counselling
• Impulsivity
• Infidelity
• Isolation and loneliness
• Jealousy
• Life purpose
• Men's issues
• Mood disorders
• Narcissism
• Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
• Panic disorder and panic attacks
• Personality disorders
• Phobias
• Polyamory and non-monogamous relationships
• Post-traumatic stress
• Prejudice and discrimination
• Process addictions
• Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
• Self-harm
• Self-love
• Sex addiction
• Sexual assault and abuse
• Sexual dysfunction
• Sexuality
• Social anxiety and phobia
• Visually impaired
• Workplace issues
• Young adult issues

Ways of working

• Client-Centred Therapy
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Solution-Focused Therapy

Questions about Chris

Does he work with anxiety?

Yes. He supports people with anxiety and stress using cognitive and client-centred approaches.

What kind of counselling does he offer?

He uses client-centred therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and solution-focused therapy in appointments.

How much experience does he have?

He has three years of professional work experience in the United Kingdom.

Is he registered with a professional body in the UK?

Yes. He is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

Can I have sessions in another language?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify formats.

How much do sessions cost?

Costs vary with location and are billed through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I get started?

Click the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.