- Client-Centred Therapy
- Existential Therapy
- Blended family issues
About Chris
Chris Orton is a counsellor registered with the BACP and has three years' experience working in the UK. He works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, self-esteem concerns, depression and life changes. He also lists support for LGBT issues, family and blended family issues, trauma, grief, intimacy and related challenges.
Chris takes a straightforward client-centred approach. Sessions focus on what matters to the individual and on making sense of feelings and reactions. He aims to listen carefully and help people notice patterns that keep causing distress. That often includes looking at how wider social pressures affect inner life.
His method is informed by existential ideas and person-centred practice. Conversations look at values, choices and the meaning a person gives to their situation. This can help when someone is facing big changes, loyalty conflicts in blended households, or uncertainty about relationships.
Chris trained at postgraduate level in counselling and psychotherapy and previously worked in a university counselling service. He values clear, respectful conversation and pays attention to the person’s background and culture in the work.
Typical sessions involve exploring thoughts, feelings and behaviours and testing small changes between meetings. People set the pace and decide how deep to go. Practical concerns such as communication problems, commitment issues, or managing anger and career stress are all within his stated areas of focus.
How his approaches work for online sessions
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and creating a relationship where the person feels heard. It helps people clarify what matters to them and to notice patterns that affect mood and behaviour. This approach can be useful for relationship stress, low self-esteem and adjusting to blended household roles. Existential Therapy looks at values, choices and meaning. It helps people face uncertainty and make decisions that fit their life. This can be helpful when someone is weighing commitments, worrying about identity, or coping with major life changes. Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will discuss goals and preferences and together they will decide what feels most relevant. That collaborative step helps shape whether the focus stays on present problems, on deeper life questions, or a mix of both. Confirm the session formats available before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy routines, avoid travel time and use quieter moments in the day for a check-in. They also allow for shorter or longer appointments depending on what fits someone’s schedule, and can reduce the need to be physically present at an office.Areas of expertise
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, low self-esteem and life changes, plus areas such as trauma, grief and blended family issues.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses client-centred and existential approaches, focusing on listening, meaning and the person's experience rather than a fixed protocol.
How much experience does he have?
He has three years of professional experience, including time working in a university counselling service.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is registered with the BACP and is based in the United Kingdom.
Are sessions offered in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are accepted according to the profile information provided.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin the process?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.
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