Counsellor profile
Christine 'Chrissy' Mostyn, BACP
Counsellor - anxiety and trauma
See online counselling options- Client-centred work
- Mindfulness techniques
- Emotion regulation
About Christine
Counsellor Christine 'Chrissy' Mostyn, BACP, has 15 years' experience supporting people in the United Kingdom with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief and depression. She also works with issues linked to addictions, relationships, family and intimacy, eating and sleeping difficulties, anger, self-esteem and career strain.
Chrissy says therapy helped her when she faced anxiety and an eating disorder. That personal perspective informs her way of working. Sessions focus on clear conversation about what is troubling someone and practical steps that might help them feel steadier.
Her practice uses a mix of approaches rather than one single method. She draws on client-centred work to keep the conversation centred on the person. She blends this with techniques from mindfulness, somatic and trauma-focused approaches where these seem useful.
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) elements are used for managing strong emotions and building coping skills. That can include learning ways to regulate feelings, tolerate distress and improve relationships. The emphasis is on simple, usable strategies rather than theory-heavy sessions.
Christine aims to adapt how she works to the individual rather than following a fixed programme. She describes her role as helping people talk things through, notice patterns and try coping tools. People who want practical ways to manage distress and clearer thinking about next steps may find this a good fit.
Therapeutic approaches and online counselling
Christine offers client-centred work which focuses on listening and following what the person brings to sessions. This approach is about making space for someone to speak and for the counsellor to reflect back what matters most to them.She also uses elements of Dialectical Behaviour Therapy or DBT to help people manage intense emotions. DBT offers practical skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance and improving relationships. Mindfulness techniques are used alongside these approaches to develop present-moment awareness and reduce rumination.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Christine will talk with each person about their needs, goals and preferences and together they will agree what methods to try. The process is collaborative and can change as the work progresses.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm available options before booking. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions around work or family commitments, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Registered or accredited professionals often use online sessions to keep regular contact and to practise skills between meetings.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief and depression and related difficulties such as addictions, eating and sleeping problems, anger and self-esteem.
What approach does she use in sessions?
She uses an integrative approach drawing on client-centred therapy, DBT, mindfulness, somatic and trauma-focused methods to match the work to each person.
How much experience does she have?
She has 15 years of experience working with a range of mental health and life difficulties.
Is she registered with a professional body?
She is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP in her profile.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She accepts international clients, so people outside the United Kingdom can enquire about working together.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify exact formats.
How are fees handled and how do I start?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, select the See online counselling options button, complete the short matching questionnaire and 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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