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Christina Steele, BACP

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

Works with Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesParenting issues

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Christina Steele helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma, intimacy concerns or parenting pressures. She introduces herself in a calm, straightforward way and aims to make first steps feel manageable for busy or worried parents. Christina speaks plainly and focuses on what people want to change.

She works collaboratively, treating each person as the expert on their own life and building on their strengths. Sessions are a place to talk through immediate problems and to plan small, practical steps forward.

Background and approach

Christina uses body-focused work alongside trauma-focused approaches when that fits the person's needs. Over 12 years of practice in the United Kingdom have shaped her approach into something steady and adaptable. People explore goals, try out new ways of coping, and reflect on how past experiences still affect today.

The emphasis is on helping people feel more able to manage day-to-day pressures. Her style is straightforward and warm. She will ask questions, listen, and offer exercises that can be practised between sessions.

Parents often focus on balancing self-care with family demands and on improving communication in close relationships. Christina encourages a pace that suits the person sitting in front of her, and she reviews progress regularly. She explains techniques clearly and supports people to try them in small steps.

This steady, collaborative way helps people build confidence and find workable changes.

How somatic and trauma-focused work translates online

Somatic Therapy pays attention to the body and how physical sensations link to feelings and memories. Online sessions can include guided awareness of breathing, posture and simple grounding techniques to help reduce overwhelm and increase bodily calm. Trauma-Focused Therapy directly addresses the effects of past events and helps people process distressing memories and reactions at a pace they can manage. This approach often uses careful processing and coping strategies to lessen the impact of traumatic experiences.

Deciding which approach to use is part of the therapeutic process. The therapist works together with the person to identify priorities, try techniques, and check what feels most helpful. That collaborative way means plans are adjusted as needs and goals become clearer.

Online formats offer real flexibility. Video calls are useful for a face-to-face feel and practical demonstrations, phone sessions suit people with lower bandwidth or who prefer not to be on camera, and live chat or text-based messaging can work for short check-ins or when typing feels easier. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, childcare and everyday life while keeping continuity between sessions.
What issues does Christina usually help with?
She helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and parenting concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is collaborative and straightforward, focusing on strengths and practical steps people can use between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
Christina has 12 years of professional experience working with people in the United Kingdom.
What credentials does she hold and where is she based?
She holds BACP credentials and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How does payment and cost work?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
12 years
Registered with
BACP
Languages
English

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