Counsellor profile
Christopher "Chris" Rice, BACP
Counsellor - Anxiety and Depression
See online counselling options- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Work and relationship issues
About Christopher
Counsellor Christopher "Chris" Rice is a BACP member with four years' experience. He works with people in the United Kingdom who are dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem and depression. He also supports those facing life changes, relationship problems, sleep difficulties, addiction and coaching-type concerns.
Chris uses Client-Centred Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) in his work. He focuses on talking through thoughts and feelings and on practical techniques to change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviours. Sessions aim to help people feel clearer and more able to cope with day-to-day life.
He has experience supporting people with neurological conditions such as autism, ADHD, traumatic brain injury and epilepsy. That experience informs how he adapts conversations and practical tools to each person's situation. He also works with issues like abandonment, avoidant personality tendencies, and blended family concerns.
Chris pays attention to communication problems, control issues, guilt and shame, and feelings of emptiness or isolation. He helps people think about life purpose, money and practical pressures, and men's issues. He will talk through what matters most and work on concrete steps forward.
Sessions are collaborative and usually involve reflecting on current struggles, trying out CBT techniques, and reviewing what helps. The therapist asks about goals and adjusts the approach as work progresses. To begin, people use the online counselling options and a short matching questionnaire before booking a first session.
How his approaches work in online counselling
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person's experience. The therapist offers non-judgemental attention and encourages the person to set the pace. This approach helps when someone needs to be heard and make sense of strong feelings.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts, feelings and actions and how they link together. CBT uses practical techniques such as challenging unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviours. It is often used for anxiety, low mood and sleep problems and gives clear steps people can practise between sessions.
Deciding which approach to use is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss goals, try methods in session, and agree what feels most useful. The choice is collaborative and can change as needs evolve.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Registered or accredited professionals can deliver the same conversational and CBT-based tools remotely, and the therapist will explain practical arrangements when you book.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he commonly help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem and depression, plus relationship and sleep issues.
What therapy style does he use?
He combines Client-Centred Therapy with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). That means he listens to your experience and uses CBT techniques to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviours.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has four years' experience as a counsellor working with a range of issues and client needs.
What are his credentials and location?
He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and works in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online counselling options button, complete a 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.
Online counselling is not emergency care. In an emergency call 999, or see the help numbers.