Counsellor profile
Christiane Alfred, BACP
Counsellor - Stress and family concerns
See online counselling options- Client-Centred
- CBT methods
- Psychodynamic ideas
About Christiane
Counsellor and member of BACP with three years of practice experience, Christiane Alfred helps people in the United Kingdom who are managing stress, anxiety, family concerns, parenting and self-esteem issues. She works with adults and with young people from 16 years and above. Christiane also supports people facing depression and major life changes.
Christiane uses straightforward conversation to help clients make sense of what feels overwhelming. She listens and asks questions to clarify patterns and priorities. Sessions are practical and focused on the problems brought in by the client rather than on jargon or tests.
Her work draws on client-centred ideas that prioritise the person's perspective. She also uses elements of cognitive behavioural therapy, which looks at links between thoughts, feelings and actions. Psychodynamic ideas are used to notice repeated patterns that may come from past relationships.
Christiane aims to help clients spot small, useful changes that reduce stress and improve day-to-day coping. She also offers space to talk through family or parenting concerns and the strain that comes with caregiving or life transitions. When people want, sessions can include practical steps for handling anxiety, anger or relationship difficulties.
Sessions are conducted in English and Shona where needed. Christiane asks new clients to complete an initial matching questionnaire before booking a first session so she can understand presenting concerns and how best to work together.
How her approaches work in online counselling
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person's own experience. The counsellor listens and reflects what the client says so the person can make their own decisions. This can help with low self-esteem, family tensions and parenting questions.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings and actions link together. It introduces direct steps people can try between sessions to reduce anxiety, manage anger or cope with depression.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Christiane will discuss what feels most useful and adjust methods based on the client's needs and goals. This is a collaborative process where options are tried and reviewed together.
Confirm session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats. Many people find online counselling helps fit sessions around work, childcare or study. Practical benefits include joining a session without travel, choosing a quieter time of day and making shorter check-ins easier to arrange. Registered or accredited professionals can use different formats, so check which formats Christiane is offering when you complete the matching questionnaire.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Shona
Frequently asked questions
What problems does she help with most often?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, parenting and relationship concerns, plus career and life-change issues.
What approach does she use in sessions?
Christiane uses client-centred work alongside cognitive behavioural therapy and psychodynamic ideas to address current problems and recurring patterns.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has three years of counselling and psychotherapy experience working with individuals and young people aged 16 and over.
Which professional body is she a member of?
She is a member of BACP as listed in her profile.
Can I speak to her if I don’t live in the UK?
She accepts international clients. Sessions can be offered to people outside the United Kingdom.
In what languages are sessions available?
Sessions are offered in English and in Shona.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Use the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A membership or registration can be checked on the professional body's own register.
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