- Person-centred approach
- Encourages honest talking
- Focus on practical steps
About Chris
Chris Allen is a BACP counsellor who has practised clinically for three years and has run his own business for the last year. He focuses on helping people who feel stuck by anxiety, depression, relationship problems or the pain of loss. As a male therapist he is particularly keen to encourage men to talk about feelings rather than holding them in until they build up.
Chris keeps sessions relaxed, warm and supportive. He treats each person as an individual and listens without judgement. He uses empathy and genuineness to help clients find their own answers rather than imposing solutions.
In sessions he helps people work through past hurts and move on from difficult breakups, job loss or other life changes. He also addresses issues such as stress, intimacy concerns, addictions, self-esteem and body image.
Chris draws on a client-centred approach that places the person’s experience at the heart of therapy. That means conversations follow what matters most to the client and are paced to suit them. He aims to create a space where people can reflect and reach their own decisions.
People come to him about a wide range of concerns including grief, trauma and family problems, as well as codependency and commitment worries. He works in straightforward language and helps clients build practical ways to cope and to plan next steps toward a better day-to-day life.
How client-centred work fits with online therapy
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening closely to the person in front of the therapist and following what matters most to them. It emphasises empathy, genuineness and treating the person as the expert on their life. This approach is useful for issues like low mood, relationship strain, grief and codependency because it gives space to speak and reflect rather than pushing solutions.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about their needs, goals and preferences and together they will decide how to shape sessions. That collaborative discussion helps make sure the style and pace fit the individual.
The practical benefits of online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into busy lives. Many people find it simpler to schedule therapy around work, childcare or travel, and some choices minimise camera time or use shorter check-ins when needed. The biography does not specify which session formats are offered, so please confirm the available formats before booking. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists often use online options to help people access regular support without changing daily routines.
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Experience
3+ years
Credentials
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Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Chris help with?
He works with a wide range of concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, trauma, addictions and codependency.
What is his therapy style like?
Sessions are relaxed, warm and supportive. He uses a client-centred way of listening so clients can find their own answers.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has three years of clinical practice and has been running his own business for the past year.
What credentials does he hold and where is he based?
He is registered with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current session options with the service before booking.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.