Christine Gooddy

• Trauma and abuse
• Depression and grief
• Client-Centred Therapy

About Christine

Christine Gooddy works with people dealing with trauma, depression and relationship difficulties using a person-centred approach adapted to each client. She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has 13 years of experience working with adult survivors of historic abuse and other clients.

She has a background in Person Centred counselling and now mixes approaches to suit individual needs. Christine often uses elements of cognitive behavioural techniques and trauma-focused methods alongside a client-centred stance. That means she listens for what matters to the person and offers practical ways to manage mood, unhelpful thinking and coping responses.

Much of her work has focused on trauma and the emotional effects that follow. She has run group work with adult survivors and also offers one-to-one sessions. Christine has undertaken additional training to understand how body and mind interact and how that shapes responses to stress and past events.

She speaks from lived experience of depression and describes using strategies she has tested herself. Christine pays attention to the relationship between counsellor and client and looks for a working connection that both people can feel. She aims to help people find clearer ways to manage anger, grief, self-esteem and life changes.

Her other areas of focus include caregiver stress, compassion fatigue, forgiveness and issues around shame and guilt. Christine works in English and practises in the United Kingdom, bringing 13 years of experience to her counselling work.

How Christine uses therapeutic approaches in online counselling

Client-Centred Therapy puts the person and their concerns at the heart of the work. It involves active listening and reflecting what matters to the client, which helps build trust and clarity about goals and priorities. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns and trying practical strategies to change them; it can help with low mood, anxiety and coping with life changes.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Christine will work with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals and preferences. She combines listening with practical techniques and checks in with the client about what is or is not helping as therapy progresses.

If you are considering online sessions, please confirm the available session formats before booking. Online working can make it easier to fit appointments around work and family commitments, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt exercises, homework and conversation to suit remote sessions while keeping the focus on day-to-day coping and recovery.

Topics Christine lists

• Trauma and abuse
• Grief
• Depression
• Relationship issues
• Family conflicts
• Anger management
• Self-esteem
• Career difficulties
• Coping with life changes
• Coaching
• Compassion fatigue
• Caregiver issues and stress
• Forgiveness
• Guilt and shame
• Hoarding
• Life purpose
• Midlife crisis
• Postpartum depression
• Post-traumatic stress
• Prejudice and discrimination
• Self-harm
• Self-love
• Sexual assault and abuse
• Social anxiety and phobia
• Women's issues

Ways of working

• Client-Centred Therapy
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Gottman Method
• Trauma-Focused Therapy

Questions about Christine

Does she work with trauma and abuse?

Yes. Much of her practice has focused on trauma and work with adult survivors of historic abuse.

What kind of counselling does she offer?

She practises a person-centred approach while integrating cognitive behavioural and trauma-focused methods as needed.

How much experience does she have?

She has 13 years of experience, including group work with adult survivors and one-to-one sessions.

Is she registered with a professional body in the UK?

Yes. She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP.

Can I attend sessions in another language?

Sessions are offered in English.

Does she work with international clients?

She does not accept international clients at present.

How much do sessions cost?

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

How do I start counselling with her?

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