Chris Sergeant, BACP

Chris Sergeant is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP). He works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, family problems, anger, low self-esteem, addiction issues, trauma and grief. He also supports those dealing with intimacy concerns, parenting strain, career changes and midlife transitions.

He has 13 years of experience in counselling and brings an integrative approach to sessions. That means he draws on different ways of working to match each person’s needs rather than using only one method. He explains things plainly and encourages practical steps alongside reflective conversation.

Sessions typically focus on what is troubling someone now, and on patterns that keep problems repeating. He uses client-centred listening so people feel heard, and may bring in cognitive behavioural ideas to help change unhelpful thinking. Hypnotherapy and psychodynamic ideas are available within his integrative work when they suit the problem.

People come to him for specific concerns such as addiction, post-traumatic stress, codependency or infidelity, and for broader worries like emptiness or searching for life purpose. He also helps with family of origin issues and cultural identity questions.

His practice is based in the United Kingdom and he offers sessions in English. To start, people use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to his availability.

How Chris uses different therapy approaches online

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and understanding. The therapist offers an accepting space where people can talk at their own pace and feel heard. This approach helps with low self-esteem, relationship worries and times of uncertainty.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviour. It uses straightforward exercises to challenge unhelpful thinking patterns and build different ways of coping. CBT is often chosen for anxiety, stress and some addiction-related concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work with each person to decide whether client-centred listening, CBT techniques or elements of hypnotherapy or psychodynamic work are most useful. This is a collaborative conversation that follows the client’s goals and preferences.

For practicalities, please confirm the available session formats before booking as the biography does not list specific formats. Many people find online counselling helps fit therapy into a busy life, for example by avoiding travel or making it easier to schedule around work. It can also make shorter check-ins simpler when that suits a person’s routine.