Counsellor profile
Christopher Atkinson, NCPS
NCPS counsellor - relationships and parenting
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- Client-Centred Therapy
- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and loss
About Christopher
Christopher Atkinson is a counsellor registered as NCPS and has 14 years of practice in the United Kingdom. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, anger and addiction. His profile also lists help with parenting, intimacy-related issues, self-esteem, bipolar and depression, and coping with life changes.
He uses a client-centred approach. That means sessions focus on the person rather than a fixed protocol. He listens for each individual's priorities and follows their pace when talking through difficult events and emotions.
Christopher frames the work as practical and conversational. He helps people name what feels hard, spot patterns that get in the way, and try small changes between sessions. Sessions can include talking about boundaries, handling conflict, managing overwhelming feelings and adjusting to new family roles.
His background includes long experience with anger and grief work, and ongoing practice supporting people with trauma responses and addiction-related concerns. He also notes work with adoption and foster care issues, attachment questions and caring for others who are ill or ageing.
People who come to him are usually looking for direct help with everyday strains at home and in relationships. He aims to build a working relationship that clarifies goals and tests practical steps. To start, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule an initial session.
How sessions work
How client-centred work translates to online therapy
Client-Centred Therapy places the person and their experience at the heart of the work. The counsellor follows what the client brings, reflects their concerns and helps them find their own solutions. This approach can help with relationship strains, grief, anxiety and life transitions by making room for the client's priorities and timing.Because Christopher uses a client-led style, he will review which methods feel most useful as you meet. Together you discuss goals, try different ways of talking or working, and adjust the approach when needed. Deciding on the best fit is a collaborative process rather than a fixed plan.
The biography does not specify session formats, so please confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people continue work when they are living in different places, provided both parties agree on how to meet. Registered or accredited professionals can use remote sessions to keep continuity of care while exploring approaches that suit day-to-day life.
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Experience
14+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, addictions, parenting and related issues.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses Client-Centred Therapy, focusing on the person's own experience and priorities in sessions.
How long has he been practising?
He has 14 years of professional experience working with the areas listed on his profile.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is registered as NCPS and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with him if I live outside the UK?
He accepts international clients and can work with people who are based outside the United Kingdom.
Which session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm the current online and in-person options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then 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.