Chris Orton

• Client-Centred Therapy
• Existential Therapy
• BACP registered

About Chris

Chris Orton works with stress, anxiety, relationship and self-esteem difficulties, as well as depression, grief and trauma-related problems. He describes his way of working as client-centred and existential, focusing on helping people understand patterns in thinking, feeling and behaviour. Chris is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has three years' experience.

He offers a space to talk through what is troubling someone and to look at how life circumstances and wider societal pressures affect wellbeing. Chris aims to help people develop clearer self-understanding so they can make changes that matter to them. He emphasises the value of the therapeutic relationship as the basis for this work.

In sessions he listens for how a person experiences their world, and helps them explore feelings and thoughts more deeply. That exploration may highlight patterns that have formed over time, and Chris helps people consider different ways of responding. He says the pace and depth of the work are set by the person seeking help.

Chris trained at postgraduate level in counselling and psychotherapy and previously worked in a university counselling service supporting a diverse student group. He also has a research interest in cross-cultural therapy and values working in ways that respect difference and diversity.

His practice draws on humanistic ideas including person-centred, experiential and existential approaches. People come to him with a wide range of concerns such as coping with life changes, intimacy-related issues, eating and body-image problems, ADHD-related challenges, and questions around gender and identity.

Sessions focus on understanding what is happening now and why patterns persist, then on practical ways of trying things differently. The aim is clearer self-understanding and greater choice about how to live going forward.

How Chris' approaches work in online sessions

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person in front of the counsellor. The counsellor listens without judgement and follows what the person brings, aiming to improve self-understanding and personal choice. This approach helps with low self-esteem, relationship issues and feelings of emptiness.

Existential Therapy looks at life questions and how people find meaning. It helps when someone faces big decisions, grief, feelings of isolation or struggles with identity and purpose. The work encourages reflection on values and the way a person wants to live.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Chris will discuss what feels most useful and will adapt the way sessions proceed based on the person's needs, goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process where the person helps set the pace and focus.

Practical benefits of online sessions include fitting counselling into a busy week and reducing travel time. Online work can make it easier to have shorter check-ins or to keep appointments around work hours. The biography does not list the exact session formats used here, so please confirm available formats before booking.

Topics Chris lists

• Stress and anxiety
• Relationship issues
• Self-esteem
• Depression
• Coping with life changes
• LGBT
• Family conflicts
• Trauma and abuse
• Grief
• Intimacy-related issues
• Eating disorders
• Anger management
• Career difficulties
• Compassion fatigue
• ADHD
• Abandonment
• Avoidant personality
• Blended family issues
• Body image
• Commitment issues
• Communication problems
• Control issues
• Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
• Emptiness
• Family of origin issues
• Family problems
• Fatherhood issues
• Forgiveness
• Gender dysphoria
• Guilt and shame
• Impulsivity
• Isolation and loneliness
• Jealousy
• Life purpose
• Men's issues
• Midlife crisis
• Multicultural concerns
• Prejudice and discrimination
• Self-harm
• Self-love
• Sexual assault and abuse
• Social anxiety and phobia
• Workplace issues
• Young adult issues

Ways of working

• Client-Centred Therapy
• Existential Therapy

Questions about Chris

Does he work with anxiety and depression?

Yes. He lists anxiety and depression among the issues he helps people address.

What kind of counselling does he offer?

He works in a client-centred way and uses existential approaches, drawing on humanistic, person-centred and experiential ideas.

How much experience does he have?

He has three years' experience and trained at postgraduate level in counselling and psychotherapy.

Is he registered with a professional body in the UK?

Yes. He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) in the United Kingdom.

Can I have sessions in English if I'm abroad?

Sessions are offered in English and he does accept international clients.

What session formats are available?

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

How are sessions charged?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

Start by selecting the Talk to a counsellor online button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.