Counsellor profile
Christopher Masters, BACP, NCPS
Counsellor - Stress and relationships
See online counselling options- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Depression support
About Christopher
Counsellor Christopher Masters is a BACP and NCPS member with eight years of practice in the United Kingdom. He works with people on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, self-esteem and depression. Sessions are presented in plain language focused on what the client wants to change.
He offers direct, talk-based work that looks at feelings, thoughts and behaviours. Christopher will listen to what matters most and help plan clear steps to manage symptoms and improve day-to-day coping. He also addresses related issues such as abandonment, attachment concerns and communication problems.
Practical matters like guilt, shame, body image and control issues are brought into normal conversation. He helps people consider small changes that fit ordinary life, and he works through difficult feelings about illness, caregiving and midlife shifts.
Christopher pays attention to how past experiences affect current relationships. This can include looking at impulsivity, loneliness and struggles with life purpose. He aims to make sessions straightforward and goal-focused, rather than full of jargon.
For people wanting to start, he uses a short matching questionnaire and a first session to agree the aims. The approach is collaborative and keeps everyday routines in mind. International clients may be accepted and sessions are offered in English.
Therapeutic approaches and online counselling
Christopher uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on how thoughts and behaviours shape mood. Cognitive-style approaches look at unhelpful thinking patterns and teach practical ways to test and change them, which can help with anxiety and low mood. He also draws on relational and attachment-informed ideas to understand how early relationships affect current ties and communication, which is useful for relationship strain and abandonment concerns.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Christopher will discuss different methods with the client and agree a plan based on the person's needs, goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process and may change as the work progresses.
The profile does not list specific session formats, 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. It can also help people keep continuity if they move or travel internationally. Registered or accredited professionals can offer these benefits while tailoring sessions to what works in daily life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he commonly help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and depression. Additional focus areas include abandonment, body image and caregiver stress.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses plain talk and evidence-based techniques to look at thoughts, feelings and behaviours. Sessions focus on practical steps the client can use between meetings.
How much experience does he have?
Christopher has eight years of professional experience working in the United Kingdom. That experience covers a broad range of emotional and relational concerns.
Which professional bodies is he part of?
He is listed with BACP and NCPS as supplied in his profile. Those are the credentials shown for his practice.
Are sessions offered in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are accepted according to the profile information.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options with Christopher before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. Exact pricing should be confirmed during the sign-up process.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the See online counselling options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session. The first session helps set aims and decide next steps.
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.