Christiane Alfred, BACP

Christiane Alfred connects with people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, low mood or family tensions. She speaks plainly and makes space for parents, adults and young people aged 16 and over to talk about what matters to them. Christiane explains steps calmly and helps clients work out practical next moves one session at a time.

She uses a mix of approaches and matches them to each person's needs. Client-Centred Therapy is a main influence and means sessions focus on the client's experience and goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is available when people want tools to manage thoughts and behaviours. Psychodynamic ideas can help uncover patterns from earlier life that still cause problems.

Christiane has three years of counselling and psychotherapy experience in the United Kingdom. Her registration is with the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and she practises with that professional affiliation. She speaks English and Shona and can work with people from different backgrounds.

In sessions she aims for a respectful, non-judgemental space where feelings and ideas can be discussed. She often breaks concerns into small, workable steps so clients can try things between meetings and notice change.

People commonly bring worries about parenting, family of origin issues, attachment, adoption and foster care, career pressures, and feeling isolated or empty. Christiane also supports those facing anger, relationship strain, body image concerns and questions about life purpose.

How these approaches can guide online sessions

Client-Centred Therapy places the client's experience at the heart of sessions. The counsellor listens carefully and follows the person's lead, helping them make sense of feelings and choose steps forward. This approach is useful for people who need a calm space to speak and be heard.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings and actions. It offers practical strategies and small experiments to change habits that make anxiety, low mood or anger worse. People who want clear tools and homework tasks often find CBT helpful.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with clients about their goals and preferences, then try different ways of working to see what fits best. This is a collaborative process and plans can change as needs evolve.

Confirm the current session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people choose sessions that suit their energy levels, for example focusing on breathing and brief skills rather than long conversations when that feels better.