Counsellor profile
Chris Sergeant, BACP
Counsellor for stress and relationships
See online counselling options- Client-Centred
- CBT techniques
- Hypnotherapy offered
About Chris
Counsellor Chris Sergeant is a member of the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP) with 13 years of practice in the United Kingdom. He works with adults on issues such as stress, anxiety, relationships, family matters, anger, self-esteem, addiction, trauma and grief. Sessions also cover intimacy-related concerns, parenting stress, career questions and coping with life changes.
Chris uses a mix of approaches rather than one fixed method. He draws on client-centred work to prioritise what the person brings to the session. He also applies cognitive behavioural ideas to look at thinking patterns and psychodynamic thinking to consider past influences on current behaviour.
In practice he listens for the immediate problem and then suggests steps to try between meetings. That may mean practical coping strategies, talking through painful memories, or looking at how past relationships affect present decisions. Hypnotherapy is one of the approaches he mentions for focused work where suitable.
He is experienced with a range of concerns linked to family of origin, abandonment, codependency, infidelity and substance issues. He also addresses life-stage challenges such as midlife questions, career changes and men’s issues. Multicultural concerns and cultural identity are within his stated focus.
Sessions are aimed at adults. Language used in sessions is English. Before booking it is sensible to confirm current session formats and any local arrangements that affect cost or scheduling.
How Chris uses different approaches in online counselling
Chris commonly uses client-centred work which focuses on listening to the person and following what they say. This approach helps when someone needs space to talk through feelings and decide what matters most to them.He also applies cognitive behavioural therapy, which looks at how thoughts, feelings and behaviours interact. CBT is useful for problems such as anxiety, stress and some relationship patterns because it suggests practical steps to change unhelpful thinking and behaviour.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. Chris will discuss options with the client and agree what to try first. That discussion takes account of the person’s goals, life situation and how they prefer to work, and the plan can be adjusted over time.
Session formats are not specified here, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online sessions useful for fitting counselling around work, childcare or travel. Online work can make shorter check-ins easier and lets people meet without needing to travel. Registered or accredited professionals commonly offer arrangements to suit different schedules.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
13+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with most often?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family difficulties plus anger, self-esteem and addictions. The list also includes trauma, grief, intimacy concerns and parenting strain.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses an integrative approach, drawing on client-centred listening, cognitive behavioural ideas and psychodynamic thinking. He may combine methods to match the issue raised in sessions.
How much experience does he have?
Chris has 13 years of practice working with adults on a range of problems. That span includes work with addiction, trauma and relationship matters.
Which professional body is he a member of?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy, shown as BACP.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
He does not accept international clients currently.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. Confirm the exact fee for your area before booking.
What do I need to do to start?
Select the See online counselling options button, complete the short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.
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