Chris Rottcher, NCPS

Chris Rottcher helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, parenting pressures, low self-esteem, addiction, grief and related concerns. He also supports issues around eating, anger, career transitions, compassion fatigue and ADHD. Chris is named up front so readers know who they are considering. Chris works in a straightforward, conversational way. Sessions focus on listening, exploring what has been hurtful, and gradually making sense of those experiences. He draws on a range of therapeutic models and aims to build a steady, trusting connection so deeper issues can be talked through when you are ready. Over time the work looks at past and present difficulties that keep people stuck. That might include trauma from childhood or more recent events. Chris pays attention to how thoughts, feelings and the body interact, and helps clients notice patterns that repeat in relationships and daily life. He describes therapy as relational and embodied, meaning the relationship with the counsellor and what the body shows are both important. He also focuses on meaning-making and on helping people increase their self-awareness so they can make clearer choices. Chris holds the NCPS credential and has seven years of professional experience. He works in the United Kingdom and speaks English and Afrikaans. International clients are also accepted, and practical next steps are provided when someone is ready to begin.

How attachment, client-centred and mindfulness work online

Attachment-based work focuses on how early relationships shape current connections. Online sessions can still explore attachment patterns, helping people notice repeating dynamics and try new ways of relating. Client-centred therapy centres on an accepting, non-directive relationship where the client leads the pace; this approach helps people feel heard and understood whether they meet the counsellor in person or remotely. Mindfulness-based methods teach simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and support grounding when emotions feel overwhelming.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Chris will work collaboratively to identify which methods suit your needs, goals and preferences. He aims to explain options clearly and adjust the way he works as understanding grows during sessions.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy around life commitments, reduce travel time and allow a quicker check-in when days are busy. It can also make some practical steps simpler, such as shorter sessions during a work break or choosing audio rather than video when bandwidth is limited.