Counsellor profile
Christine Porter, BACP
BACP counsellor - Relationships and family issues
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- Client-Centred approach
- Solution-Focused methods
- Supports carers and grief
About Christine
Christine Porter is a BACP counsellor in the United Kingdom with four years' experience. She works with people facing relationship strain, family difficulties, grief, career upheaval and the everyday pressure of parenting and caring. Her focus also includes stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem and depression.
She uses Client-Centred and Solution-Focused approaches. Sessions begin with clear aims set together. Christine asks what a person wants from counselling and they work toward those goals. She describes therapy as teamwork and brings practical tools to sessions.
Her background includes counselling and coaching qualifications gained earlier in her career. She has worked with people who have additional learning needs, people facing workplace stress or bullying, and those managing chronic illness or caregiving responsibilities. She also supports people coping with abandonment, fertility concerns and family of origin problems.
Sessions are geared toward adults who want change and are prepared to engage in the process. Christine says she does not work with everyone and prefers clients who are committed to their own development. She also notes a faith background for clients who value that perspective.
In the room she combines listening with practical strategies. Conversations explore thought patterns, communication problems and boundary-setting. Over time the emphasis can shift to steps that create clearer choices and small, measurable progress.
People who choose her often want a counsellor who centres the client's perspective and works collaboratively. If that approach feels like a fit, the next step is the short matching questionnaire and scheduling an initial session.
How sessions work
How Client-Centred and Solution-Focused work online
Client-Centred Therapy places the person at the centre of the conversation. The counsellor listens without directing and helps the client clarify their thoughts and feelings. This approach is useful when someone needs space to understand relationship strain, grief, or doubts about parenting and caring.Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on practical steps and what works now. It looks at small changes that build momentum and helps clients focus on achievable goals. This method can suit people coping with stress, workplace issues, communication problems or short-term life transitions.
Finding the right approach is a joint process. Christine will discuss what you hope to change and try methods that fit your goals and preferences. Sessions are collaborative and can adjust over time as priorities shift.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so please confirm the current options before booking. In general, online work can make sessions easier to fit around family life or work. It can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins between commitments, and make regular contact more practical for busy carers or those managing chronic illness.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Which concerns does she help with?
She works with relationship strain, family problems, grief, career changes, stress, anxiety, anger, self-esteem and depression, plus related issues such as abandonment and communication problems.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses Client-Centred and Solution-Focused approaches and combines listening with practical tools. Sessions focus on the client's goals and small steps toward change.
How much experience does she have?
She has four years of professional experience working as a counsellor in the United Kingdom.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Does she work in other languages or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions charged?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A registration can be checked with the body that issued it.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is in danger, use the crisis numbers.