Counsellor profile
Chris Orton, BACP
Counsellor - relationships and anxiety
See online counselling options- Person-centred
- Existential ideas
- Postgraduate training
About Chris
Counsellor Chris Orton is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has three years' practice in the United Kingdom. He works with issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and self-esteem concerns, and supports people facing loss, trauma, eating and intimacy-related difficulties. Sessions are offered in English and international clients may be taken.
Chris works from a person-centred stance and draws on existential ideas. He listens for patterns in thinking and feeling. He helps people make sense of why they repeat behaviours that no longer serve them, and to consider different ways of responding.
In sessions he aims to be present and attentive, encouraging clear conversation about feelings and everyday experience. He explains that many causes of distress are external as well as internal, and he will help clients look at how wider social pressures affect their wellbeing.
Clients set the pace and depth of the work. Chris seeks to understand how each person experiences their world before suggesting any direction. The emphasis is on increased self-understanding so people can make choices that feel more acceptable to them.
His background includes postgraduate training in counselling and psychotherapy and recent work in a university counselling service. That setting involved supporting a diverse range of students and other clients. He also has an interest in cross-cultural therapy and how cultural differences shape experience.
How his approaches translate to online counselling
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on a non-directive, listening-led relationship. The aim is to reflect what someone says and to help them explore their feelings. This approach suits people who want to understand how they experience life and who prefer to lead the topics covered.Existential Therapy looks at meaning, choice and responsibility. It helps when someone is facing big life questions, uncertainty, or feelings of emptiness. This way of working encourages people to consider what matters to them and what choices they might make.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss how these methods might help and will adapt the way they work in collaboration with each client. Decisions about pace, focus and practical arrangements are made together.
The profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm which options are available when you book. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Registered or accredited professionals often find that virtual work still supports thoughtful, reflective conversation when arrangements suit the client and counsellor.
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Primary focus
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Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he commonly help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and self-esteem issues, plus trauma, grief, eating and intimacy-related problems among other areas listed in his profile.
What style of therapy does he use?
He practises mainly client-centred work alongside existential approaches, focusing on exploring feelings and understanding life patterns.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has three years of experience working as a counsellor in the United Kingdom.
What professional registration does he hold and where is he based?
He is registered with the BACP and works in the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international work are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What formats are used for sessions?
The original profile does not specify session formats; please confirm the available session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Fees vary by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule your first session.
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