- Warm listening
- Practical focus
- Works with men
About Chris
Chris Allen is a counsellor who trained in person-centred practice and has three years of clinical experience. He runs his own practice and focuses on helping people talk about difficult feelings. He often encourages men to share experiences instead of bottling them up. His approach is calm and warm, with an emphasis on listening and supporting each person's own perspective.
Chris works with a wide range of concerns, including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, and coping with life changes. He also helps people facing addictions, eating and body image struggles, trauma and abuse, and challenges around fatherhood and parenting. Other areas he supports include communication problems, infidelity and separation, guilt and shame, and issues linked to adoption or abandonment.
Sessions are relaxed and client-led. He uses empathy, genuineness and positive regard to help people identify their own answers. The focus is on understanding past pain, making sense of current difficulties, and deciding practical next steps for a brighter future.
People who prefer a straightforward, non-judgemental space often find his style helpful. He aims to walk alongside clients rather than direct them, offering steady support while individuals explore their thoughts and feelings.
Chris accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English. If someone wants to start, he asks them to use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to his availability.
How client-centred work translates to online counselling
Client-Centred Therapy puts your experience at the heart of the work. The counsellor listens without judgement, reflects what you say, and helps you find your own understanding of difficult feelings. This approach can be useful for issues such as low mood, relationship struggles, grief and coping with life changes.In practice this means the therapist follows your lead and adapts to what matters most to you. Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process; the counsellor will discuss options and check what feels helpful based on your goals and preferences. You and the therapist work together to try approaches that suit your needs.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the exact session formats before booking since the biography does not list them. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It can also make it simpler to continue therapy when life or work requires flexibility. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt the client-centred method to an online setting and will help you find a way of meeting that works with your schedule and communication preferences.
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Experience
3+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What problems does this counsellor address?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, trauma and many life changes.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses a relaxed, client-centred style that emphasises listening, empathy and helping you reach your own conclusions.
How much experience does he have?
He has three years of clinical practice and has run 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.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English and he is available to work with international clients.
Which session formats are available?
Please confirm the current session formats before booking, as the biography does not specify the exact formats offered.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and 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 then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.