- Blended family issues
- Stress and anxiety
- ACT and CBT techniques
About Christopher
Christopher Macdonald is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom with eight years of practice. He works with adults on common concerns such as stress, anxiety, relationship problems, parenting strain, self-esteem, grief and depression. He also focuses on blended family issues and other family-related problems.
He uses straightforward, conversational sessions to help people name the problem and try practical steps to feel a bit better. Sessions often cover coping with life changes, intimacy-related worries, sleep disruption and managing trauma or abuse reactions.
Chris trained in person-centred approaches and draws on several evidence-informed methods in his work. He blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Solution-Focused techniques with mindfulness practices depending on what a person needs. That mix is used to build coping strategies and clearer day-to-day routines.
His background includes work in an NHS mental health day centre and with the charity Mind, where he used Wellness Recovery Action Planning to help people develop practical coping plans. He has also volunteered delivering counselling in a primary school, which influenced his understanding of how childhood experience shapes adult difficulties.
In sessions he emphasises collaboration. He helps clients set realistic goals and tests small changes between meetings. The approach is direct and practical - often a combination of talking, short exercises and planning steps to try at home.
People considering therapy are encouraged to check the online therapy options and follow the initial matching steps to arrange a first session.
How Christopher uses different approaches online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then commit to actions that reflect what matters to them. It can be useful for anxiety, low mood and for people adjusting to life changes. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thinking and testing new behaviours to reduce symptoms like worry, sleep problems and low mood. Solution-Focused Therapy looks for small practical steps that move a person toward their goals and is useful for time-limited work on specific problems.Finding the right mix is a collaborative process. Christopher will discuss what matters to the client and try approaches that suit their goals and preferences. He reviews how techniques are working and adjusts plans together over time.
Please confirm the exact session formats before booking as they are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into daily life by cutting travel time, allowing shorter check-ins during a lunch break, or avoiding the need to be on camera if that helps. Therapists who work online can still use ACT, CBT and solution-focused exercises adapted for remote working so practical skills and planning remain the focus.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He helps with stress, anxiety, relationship and parenting concerns, plus grief, depression and blended family issues.
What is his therapeutic style?
Sessions are person-centred and practical, using short exercises and collaborative planning alongside talking therapy.
How much experience does he have?
He has eight years of clinical practice and has worked in NHS and charity settings.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is BACP registered and practises from the United Kingdom.
Does he work in other languages or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking as formats are not specified here.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.