Counsellor profile
Christine Gerstenberger, BACP
Counsellor - Stress and anxiety
See online counselling options- ACT
- CBT
- Attachment work
About Christine
Counsellor Christine Gerstenberger is a BACP member with five years' experience working in the United Kingdom. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression and issues with self-esteem. Sessions are presented in English and aim to address everyday problems that interfere with life and relationships.
Christine uses practical conversation and reflective listening to help people make sense of what is happening for them. She draws on approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Attachment-Based Therapy to look at thoughts, behaviours and relationship patterns. Sessions focus on clear steps people can try between meetings as well as on understanding emotions.
Her work covers a wide range of concerns including grief, sleep and eating difficulties, ADHD and mood disorders. She also supports people dealing with anger, career stress, compassion fatigue and major life changes. Additional focus areas include attachment issues, communication problems, guilt and shame, isolation and obsessive-compulsive concerns.
Christine aims to keep sessions straightforward and practical. She listens for the problems that matter most and suggests techniques from CBT, DBT or ACT when they fit the situation. Conversations also explore patterns that come from early relationships using attachment ideas.
People who choose to work with her are offered a structure that balances short-term problem-solving and deeper reflection. Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. To book, use the online matching and scheduling process described on the site.
Therapeutic approaches used in online counselling
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting taken over by them. It encourages clarity about values and small actions that bring life more in line with what matters to the person. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours. It is practical and often involves testing out new behaviours and learning simple strategies to manage anxiety or low mood. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns affect current connections with others. It can help people understand repeating relationship difficulties and how to change them.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most useful. Together they decide whether ACT, CBT, attachment ideas or a mix is the best fit, and the plan can change as needs change.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions around work and family commitments. It may also allow shorter check-ins or sessions that do not require travel, which helps people maintain regular contact while they try out new strategies.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression and self-esteem issues. Other areas include grief, sleep and eating difficulties and ADHD.
What is her general approach in sessions?
She uses conversational, practical work drawing on ACT, CBT and attachment ideas. Sessions include discussion, simple techniques and actions to try between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
She has five years of clinical experience working in counsellor roles. That experience covers a broad range of mental health and life concerns.
Which professional body is she a member of?
She is a member of the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. Her practice is based in the United Kingdom.
Can I have sessions in another language?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. Exact fees are provided during the booking process.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Use the See online counselling options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A membership or registration can be checked on the professional body's own register.
Online counselling is not emergency care. In an emergency call 999, or see the help numbers.