- Person-centred approach
- CBT and ACT techniques
- Mindfulness and solutions
About Christopher
Christopher Macdonald is a BACP counsellor working in the United Kingdom with eight years of experience. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, parenting pressures, self-esteem struggles, grief, trauma and abuse, sleep problems and depression. He also helps people who are dealing with guilt and shame and related issues such as attachment difficulties and family problems.
Chris frames sessions around what the person wants to address. He listens and uses person-centred principles so clients lead the conversation. He also draws on cognitive behavioural tools to notice unhelpful thoughts and on acceptance and commitment ideas to help people live by their values.
His background includes work in an NHS mental health day centre and with the charity Mind, where he used WRAP - Wellness Recovery Action Planning - to build coping plans. He has volunteered with Place2Be in schools, which influenced how he thinks about early experiences and their impact on adult life.
In sessions he blends client-centred listening with practical strategies from mindfulness and solution-focused work. That can mean spotting patterns that feed guilt or shame, practising small shifts in thinking, and planning doable steps to improve day-to-day functioning. He encourages setting clear, realistic goals and reviewing progress together.
People can expect straightforward language and short, practical exercises as needed. Chris offers online work and supports international clients, and asks prospective clients to use the service matching process before booking a first appointment.
Approaches used in online sessions and practical fit
Chris commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) in his work. ACT focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them and helping people act in line with their values, which can suit guilt or shame that keeps someone frozen. CBT helps identify and change unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns, useful for anxiety, sleep problems and depression.He also brings a client-centred stance, which means he listens first and follows the client's priorities. Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the sessions. He will work collaboratively to decide what methods feel most helpful based on the client's goals and preferences.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking because the biography does not list specific formats. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. If someone prefers different pacing or tools, the therapist and client can adapt how sessions run over time to suit everyday schedules and practical needs.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship and parenting problems, self-esteem, grief, trauma and abuse, sleep difficulties and depression, plus guilt and shame.
How would he approach shame related to childhood?
He uses person-centred listening alongside techniques from cognitive behavioural therapy and mindfulness to look at how early experiences affect current feelings and behaviour.
What is his professional background?
He has eight years of experience and has worked in an NHS mental health day centre and with the charity Mind, plus volunteering in schools with Place2Be.
What credential does he hold and where does he practise?
He is registered with the BACP and practices from the United Kingdom.
Can I work with him if I live outside the UK?
Sessions are offered to international clients and are conducted in English.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.