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Christine Smith, BACP

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

Works with Stress, AnxietyDepression

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Christine Smith is a counsellor with 22 years of experience supporting people in the United Kingdom. She holds BACP accreditation and focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety and depression. Christine aims to make the first step into therapy less daunting by offering steady, practical support.

She keeps sessions straightforward and conversational. People can expect to talk through current struggles and practical ways to cope. Christine listens without judgement and helps clients notice small changes that make daily life easier.

Background and approach

Her work covers a wide range of concerns including addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues, grief, eating and sleeping problems, parenting strain, anger and self-esteem difficulties. She also supports people dealing with bipolar symptoms, panic attacks and broader mood disorders. Additional focuses include body image, communication problems and the effects of divorce and separation.

Christine uses a mix of approaches to suit the person in front of her. Methods include client-centred work that follows the client’s lead, cognitive behavioural techniques to address unhelpful thoughts and DBT skills for emotional regulation. She also offers hypnotherapy and Imago relationship work when they fit the goals.

Sessions aim to be practical and collaborative. Christine helps clients set realistic goals and develop everyday strategies for coping and growth. Her style is warm, grounded and focused on helping people move forward in manageable steps.

Approaches that guide online therapy

Christine commonly uses client-centred work which focuses on following the person’s concerns and priorities. This approach helps people feel heard and builds the relationship needed to tackle difficult topics. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, provides clear tools to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviours and is often used for anxiety, panic and mood problems.

Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, DBT, offers practical skills for managing intense emotions and improving relationships. It can be useful for people who struggle with overwhelming feelings or repeated crises. Christine may combine these methods to match the client’s specific aims and situation, and she works with each person to find the best fit rather than prescribing a single route.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video is useful for a fuller face-to-face feel, phone calls need less bandwidth and can be easier during a busy day, while chat and messaging allow brief check-ins and ongoing written reflection. These options help people fit therapy around work, family and travel, and make it possible to continue work even when schedules change.
What issues does Christine commonly help with?
She works with stress, anxiety and depression and also supports people with addictions, grief and intimacy-related issues. Other areas include eating and sleeping problems, anger, self-esteem and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Christine adopts a conversational, person-centred style and mixes in structured techniques when useful. Sessions focus on practical steps and emotional skills that clients can use between meetings.
What is her professional background?
She has 22 years of experience working in the UK mental health field. Her background includes supporting people across mood disorders, panic attacks and compassion fatigue.
What credentials and location are listed?
Christine holds BACP accreditation and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Christine?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
22 years
Registered with
BACP
Languages
English

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