Chris Whitwood

• Stress and anxiety
• Trauma and abuse
• Self esteem

About Chris

Chris Whitwood helps people address stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related concerns, motivation, self-esteem and confidence. He uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and has four years of professional experience. Chris is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

Chris works in straightforward, conversational sessions. He listens to what is causing day-to-day strain and helps people sort out practical steps forward. Conversations look at thoughts, patterns and responses that keep problems going, and at realistic changes a person can try between sessions.

He supports people with a wide range of issues including depression, grief, addictions, sleep and eating problems, anger and coping with life changes. Relationship and intimacy-related difficulties are a focus, alongside parenting concerns, career stress and compassion fatigue. There is also experience with ADHD, attachment and abandonment issues, and with trauma related to domestic violence and abuse.

In sessions Chris pays attention to how past experiences affect current behaviour and feelings. He uses evidence-based approaches to help people build coping skills, improve communication, and reduce distress. Work may include examining behaviours, rehearsing different responses, and setting manageable goals to track progress.

He offers therapy in English and accepts international clients. Fees vary with location and sessions are provided through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, select the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.

How Chris uses evidence-based techniques in online sessions

Chris draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on thoughts and behaviour. Cognitive-style approaches look at unhelpful thinking and offer practical ways to test and change those thoughts to reduce distress and improve daily functioning.

He also uses behavioural methods that target actions and routines. These approaches help with sleep and eating issues, motivation and addictive patterns by setting small, achievable tasks and reviewing progress each week.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Chris will discuss different methods and choose what fits with a person's goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process and may change as work progresses.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling around work or family commitments, reduce travel time and allow more flexible scheduling. Some formats may also be shorter check-ins when time is limited or audio-only when bandwidth is low. Registered and accredited professionals commonly use these practical benefits to help clients maintain regular contact and progress.

Topics Chris lists

• Stress and anxiety
• Trauma and abuse
• Intimacy-related issues
• Self-esteem
• Depression
• Addictions
• Relationship issues
• Family conflicts
• Grief
• Eating disorders
• Sleeping disorders
• Parenting issues
• Anger management
• Career difficulties
• Coping with life changes
• Coaching
• Compassion fatigue
• ADHD
• Abandonment
• Attachment issues
• Autism and Asperger Syndrome
• Avoidant personality
• Body image
• Caregiver issues and stress
• Chronic pain, illness, and disability
• Codependency
• Commitment issues
• Communication problems
• Control issues
• Dependent personality
• Dissociation
• Divorce and separation
• Domestic violence
• Eating and food-related issues
• Family problems
• Fatherhood issues
• Forgiveness
• Guilt and shame
• Impulsivity
• Infidelity
• Isolation and loneliness
• Jealousy
• Life purpose
• Men's issues
• Midlife crisis
• Money and financial issues
• Mood disorders
• Narcissism
• Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
• Panic disorder and panic attacks
• Paranoia
• Phobias
• Polyamory and non-monogamous relationships
• Post-traumatic stress
• Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
• Self-harm
• Self-love
• Sexual assault and abuse
• Sexual dysfunction
• Sexuality
• Social anxiety and phobia
• Visually impaired
• Workplace issues

Questions about Chris

Does he work with anxiety?

Yes. He helps people manage anxiety and related stress using practical, evidence-based techniques.

What kind of counselling does he offer?

He uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on thoughts, behaviours and coping skills. Sessions aim to identify patterns and try practical changes.

How much experience does he have?

He has four years of professional work experience in the UK.

Is he registered with a professional body in the UK?

Yes. He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, recorded as BACP.

Can I have sessions in other languages?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with him?

Yes. He accepts international clients.

How much do sessions cost?

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

How do I start a first session?

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