Christopher Atkinson, NCPS

Christopher Atkinson is a counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with NCPS credentials and 14 years of experience. He begins sessions by listening carefully and treating each person as the expert on their own life. His approach is straightforward and respectful, aimed at helping people find clearer ways to cope and make changes.

He works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar mood issues, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, and anger. He also supports people facing addictions, low self-esteem, relationship and intimacy-related difficulties, and the demands of parenting and family life. Additional areas of focus include caregiver stress, chronic illness and disability, and ageing and geriatric issues.

Christopher uses client-centred therapy, which means sessions are shaped around the person's needs and pace. He encourages people to describe their experiences and together they identify practical steps to manage day-to-day problems. Sessions tend to emphasise listening, understanding, and building on personal strengths.

People often come for help with big life transitions and coping with change. Christopher aims to help people manage symptoms and regain a sense of control. He offers a calm, non-judgemental space for honest conversation.

He accepts international clients and conducts work in English. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to therapist availability. Fees vary with location and the subscription used, which can be cancelled at any time.

How client-centred work translates to online therapy

Client-centred therapy focuses on listening, acceptance and following the person's lead. It involves the therapist offering empathic listening, reflecting what is said, and supporting the person to find their own solutions. This style helps with anxiety, depression, relationship struggles and life transitions by building on the person's existing strengths and insights.

That approach fits well with remote work because the emphasis is on the relationship and the person’s experience rather than on a set technique. The therapist will discuss together which ways of working feel most helpful and adjust the pace and focus based on each person’s goals and preferences. Finding the right approach is a collaborative process rather than a one-size-fits-all decision.

The original biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-in sessions when that suits. It can also let people join from different locations if they are travelling or living abroad. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists will help decide how to organise sessions so they fit into everyday life and the practical demands someone faces.