- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- Person-centred work
- Mindfulness and solutions
About Chris
Chris Nicholls is a BACP-registered counsellor in the United Kingdom with five years of practice. He has run more than 3000 sessions and works with a wide range of concerns including anxiety, grief, trauma, addiction and relationship issues. Sessions are offered in English and designed for people who want practical, emotion-focused support.
He describes therapy as a team effort. He works in a person-centred way and often draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy to help people name and make sense of difficult feelings and attachment patterns. He also brings in elements of solution-focused work and mindfulness where these help clients make small, workable changes.
Chris has supported people through bereavement, long-term illness, caring responsibilities and life changes. He also works with issues such as ADHD, addiction, sleep problems, anger, career strain and questions of identity. He aims to let the client set the pace and focus of sessions while offering gentle guidance when needed.
His background includes postgraduate study related to Emotion Focused Therapy and a practice shaped by varied clinical experience. He explains practical options and encourages people to consider what fits best for them. Sessions are described as interactive, with an emphasis on listening and helping clients discover their next steps.
If someone wants to begin, the usual process is to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session. Chris uses a subscription payment model that can be cancelled at any time; costs vary with location and are set according to where the client is based.
Approaches used online and what to expect
Chris commonly uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) to help people identify and articulate strong emotions and attachment patterns that are hard to name. EFT can be useful for those wanting to understand how feelings shape interactions and personal reactions. He also works in a Client-Centred way, which focuses on listening and letting the client set the pace and priorities for sessions. Mindfulness Therapy is used to bring simple attention practices into day-to-day life to reduce reactivity and support calmer thinking.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Chris will explore clients' goals, preferences and needs and together they will decide which methods to try. This is presented as a collaborative process, with flexibility to try different ways of working if something does not fit.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking as the biography does not list specific formats. Please check the available session options when you book. Online work can help appointments fit around daily life, for example making it easier to have a shorter check-in during a lunch break, avoid travel time, or choose a format that does not require being on camera. Registered or accredited professionals often find that these practical benefits help people sustain regular sessions and make steady progress.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression and related issues such as addiction, sleep problems and relationship concerns.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a person-centred style and often draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy to help people name feelings, plus mindfulness and solution-focused ideas for practical steps.
How much experience does he have?
He has five years of clinical practice and reports having delivered over 3000 sessions during that time.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practices in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Costs vary with the client’s location; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do you start working with him?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.