- Person-centred approach
- Practical communication help
- Recovery and resilience
About Chris
Chris Holden is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom with thirty years of experience in training, decision-making and leadership coaching. He offers a calm, non-judgemental space where people can talk openly about stress, anxiety, addiction recovery, self-esteem and career pressures. Chris aims to help people move through change and build confidence at their own pace.
His background includes extensive work on high-stakes communication, conflict resolution and team dynamics. That experience informs practical ways of helping people handle difficult conversations and stressful situations. He uses person-centred counselling alongside other evidence-based therapeutic techniques to support people in finding what works for them.
Chris pays attention to attachment questions and patterns that affect relationships. He also supports people dealing with codependency, control issues, and the after-effects of drug and alcohol problems. Other focus areas include fatherhood issues, guilt and shame, isolation and life-purpose questions.
Sessions centre on clear listening, reflective feedback and collaborative planning. Chris helps clients identify small steps that feel doable between meetings. He encourages skill building for coping with life changes and for improving communication in everyday situations.
Anyone wanting to start will be guided through a straightforward matching and scheduling process. The emphasis is on gradual progress, practical tools and restoring a sense of personal agency.
Approaches for online work and practical support
Chris uses person-centred counselling to create a listening, empathetic space where a person’s goals shape the work. This approach focuses on understanding a person’s experience and supporting them to find their own solutions, which helps with confidence and self-esteem issues.He also draws on evidence-based techniques that focus on improving communication and coping skills. These techniques help people manage anxiety, stress and the interpersonal patterns that can underlie codependency and relationship difficulties.
Choosing the right approach tends to be a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the client to identify what matters most, try methods that suit those goals, and adjust the plan as progress is reviewed.
Practical benefits of online therapy can include easier fitting of sessions into a busy week and fewer travel demands. Confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking, as the original biography does not list formats. Online work can make it simpler to keep regular appointments, check progress between meetings and use short catch-ups when life gets busy.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
30+ years
Credentials
Listed on profile
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Chris address?
He works with stress, anxiety, addiction recovery, self-esteem and career-related worries, and also supports people with issues such as codependency and attachment.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Sessions focus on listening, reflective feedback and collaborative planning to help people build coping skills and confidence.
How much experience does he have?
Chris has thirty years of experience in training, leadership coaching and decision-making work, which informs his counselling practice.
What credentials and location are provided?
He is a BACP counsellor practising in the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international arrangements are available?
Sessions are offered in English and he does not take international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
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?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and 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.