Chris Nicholls

• Stress and anxiety
• Grief and loss
• Solution-focused methods

About Chris

Chris Nicholls works on stress, anxiety, grief, self‑esteem, depression and a wide range of life difficulties using a person-centred and collaborative approach. He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has five years' experience.

Chris frames therapy as a joint process. He aims to walk alongside people while they talk through what is happening for them. Sessions focus on what the person wants to address and at a pace they set.

He regularly helps with bereavement, trauma and relationship issues, as well as concerns such as addiction, sleep problems and parenting strain. He also works with issues linked to ADHD, compassion fatigue and the emotional impact of serious illness or caring roles.

Chris combines person-centred work with elements drawn from other approaches. He uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy methods, solution-focused strategies and mindfulness practices as useful tools when they fit a person’s goals. The emphasis is on practical steps and emotional understanding rather than technical language.

Across five years and more than 3,000 sessions, he has developed a flexible way of working. People can expect an open, non‑judgemental setting where the counsellor follows their lead and helps them try different ways of responding to problems.

Sessions are offered in English and take place in the United Kingdom. Costs vary by location and use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. To start, choose the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete the matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.

How his approaches translate to online work

Chris often uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy to help people understand and process strong emotions. EFT focuses on identifying feelings in the moment and working through relational patterns that keep painful emotions active.

He also uses Client-Centred Therapy, which emphasises listening, acceptance and letting the person set the pace of sessions. This approach helps when someone needs time to talk things through without being pushed toward a particular solution.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what has worked before, and will suggest approaches together with the client. That choice is revisited as therapy progresses so methods can be adapted.

The practical benefits of remote sessions depend on the formats offered. The biography does not specify formats, so please confirm available options before booking. In general, online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions around work or family commitments, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also means sessions can take place from different locations on different days, which can help people keep continuity while they manage other responsibilities.

Topics Chris lists

• Stress and anxiety
• Grief
• Self-esteem
• Depression
• Coping with life changes
• Addictions
• LGBT
• Relationship issues
• Family conflicts
• Trauma and abuse
• Intimacy-related issues
• Sleeping disorders
• Parenting issues
• Anger management
• Career difficulties
• Bipolar disorder
• Coaching
• Compassion fatigue
• ADHD
• Abandonment
• Attachment issues
• Avoidant personality
• Cancer
• Caregiver issues and stress
• Communication problems
• Control issues
• Dissociation
• Divorce and separation
• Domestic violence
• Drug and alcohol addiction
• Emptiness
• Family problems
• Forgiveness
• Guilt and shame
• Hospice and end-of-life counselling
• Impulsivity
• Infidelity
• Jealousy
• Life purpose
• Men's issues
• Midlife crisis
• Narcissism
• Panic disorder and panic attacks
• Personality disorders
• Phobias
• Polyamory and non-monogamous relationships
• Post-traumatic stress
• Prejudice and discrimination
• Self-harm
• Self-love
• Sexual assault and abuse
• Sexual dysfunction
• Sexuality
• Social anxiety and phobia
• Workplace issues
• Young adult issues

Ways of working

• Client-Centred Therapy
• Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
• Mindfulness Therapy
• Solution-Focused Therapy

Questions about Chris

Does he work with anxiety and stress?

Yes. He helps people manage anxiety, stress and related symptoms using person-centred conversation and practical strategies.

What kind of counselling does he offer?

He works in a person-centred way and draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy, mindfulness and solution-focused methods.

How much experience does he have?

He has five years' experience and has run more than 3,000 therapy sessions.

Is he a member of a professional body in the UK?

Yes. He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and is based in the United Kingdom.

Can I have sessions in other languages?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats does he use?

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

How much do sessions cost?

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

How do I begin working with him?

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