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Chris Nicholls, BACP

Credentials
BACP
Experience
5 years
Practising in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Sessions
Online only
Client ages
Adults, 18 and over

Works with Stress, AnxietyGriefSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes

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Chris Nicholls offers short, straightforward help for people feeling stuck, overwhelmed or uncertain. He focuses on what you want to change and works at a pace that suits you. Chris aims to make sessions practical and easy to follow for someone reading on a phone.

He uses simple conversation and exercises to help you cope better day to day. He frames therapy as a team effort. Sessions usually centre on the issues you bring, with Chris guiding and reflecting rather than instructing.

Background and approach

He draws on client-centred ideas and tools from emotionally-focused work to help people notice and change patterns in relationships and feelings. Mindfulness techniques are part of his approach, taught in short, doable ways to reduce stress and interrupt rumination. He also borrows solution-focused steps to help set small, attainable goals and track progress between sessions.

Chris has five years of practice, during which he has carried out more than 3,000 sessions. He holds BACP accreditation, which is recorded as BACP in his credentials. His work has included helping with anxiety, grief, trauma, ADHD and carer stress among other issues.

Sessions are available in English and provided from the United Kingdom. Chris can offer video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and comfort levels. If someone wants to begin, they choose the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling.

Approaches you can try online

Client-Centred Therapy puts the person at the heart of sessions. The counsellor listens closely, reflects what they hear and helps the client find their own answers. This approach is helpful for people who want a steady, respectful space to talk through worries and decisions.

Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on feelings and relational patterns. It helps people identify recurring emotional responses and try different ways of connecting or reacting. EFT-style work can be useful for managing strong emotions linked to loss, attachment or relationship struggles.

Finding the right way to work is part of the process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences and what feels most useful. Together they will adapt methods and try different techniques until something fits, keeping the approach collaborative and flexible.

Online sessions are offered by registered or accredited professionals in a range of formats. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation from wherever you are. Phone sessions or live chat can be easier when you need less bandwidth or a quicker check-in. Text-based messaging lets someone share updates between appointments and can fit around a busy day. These options aim to make it simpler to keep therapy consistent and practical.
What issues does Chris help with?
He works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, addictions and relationship difficulties.
How would you describe his therapy style?
His style is warm and interactive, with an emphasis on collaboration and practical steps you can use between sessions.
What background and experience does he have?
Chris has five years of practice and has completed more than 3,000 sessions across a range of issues.
What credentials and location are listed?
His listed credential is BACP and he works from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English only.
What session formats does he offer?
He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability and sessions are billed through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire and then schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
5 years
Registered with
BACP
Languages
English

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