Counsellor profile
Christopher Macdonald, BACP
Counsellor - Stress and relationships
See online counselling options- Person-centred approach
- ACT and CBT methods
- Mindfulness practice
About Christopher
Counsellor Christopher Macdonald is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) with eight years' experience. He helps people in the United Kingdom with stress, anxiety, relationships, parenting, self-esteem and other life changes. Sessions address grief, trauma and abuse, sleeping problems and depression among other concerns.
He works in a person-centred way, putting the client at the centre of each session and treating them as the expert on their life. Christopher uses practical methods from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy when they fit the work. He also draws on mindfulness and solution-focused techniques to help people notice what matters and take small steps forward.
Christopher's background includes counselling in an NHS mental health day centre and with the charity Mind. He has run one-to-one and group work and has volunteered in school-based counselling through Place2Be. That experience shaped his interest in how early life affects adult relationships and emotional patterns.
In sessions he works with concrete goals and coping strategies. He has used Wellness Recovery Action Planning in past roles to help people build daily plans and coping tools. He will work with clients to identify what practical steps might reduce distress and improve day-to-day functioning.
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients. Before booking, readers should confirm the available session formats and any local details that matter to them.
Therapeutic approaches Christopher uses online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It focuses on values and small, committed actions to move life in a direction that matters to the person. ACT can be useful for anxiety, low mood and life changes.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thinking and behaviour that keep problems going. It uses practical exercises and simple experiments to test unhelpful thoughts and change day-to-day routines. CBT is often helpful for anxiety, sleeping problems and depression.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss the different methods with the client and agree what to try first. This is a collaborative process that takes account of the client’s goals and preferences.
The biography does not specify which online session formats are used, so please confirm current options before booking. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions around work, childcare or travel. It can also allow shorter check-ins, sessions without video if that helps, or meetings when someone cannot travel. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists often adapt the pacing and exercises so the work suits each person’s everyday life.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does he commonly work with?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, relationships, parenting, self-esteem and coping with life changes. The list also includes grief, trauma and abuse, sleeping problems and depression.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses a person-centred approach and draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, mindfulness and solution-focused techniques. The emphasis is on practical steps and the client's own goals.
How much experience does he have?
He has eight years of counselling experience, including roles in an NHS mental health day centre and with the charity Mind.
Which professional body is he a member of and where is he based?
He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and works from the United Kingdom.
Are sessions available in other languages or abroad?
Sessions are offered in English and he does accept international clients.
What session formats does he offer?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session formats with the service before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location. Sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with him?
Select the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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