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Christine Gooddy, BACP

Credentials: BACP
Experience: 13 years
Practising in: United Kingdom
Languages: English
Sessions: Online only
Client ages: Adults, 18 and over

Works with Trauma and abuse Grief Depression

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Christine Gooddy uses a client-centred approach to make therapy feel human and straightforward. She places the person in the room at the heart of the work and adapts methods to each individual. Christine has 13 years of experience supporting people through trauma, depression and major life changes.

She is registered with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom. Christine often draws on trauma-focused work when past harm still shapes daily life.

Background and approach

She also uses cognitive behavioural techniques to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and habits. Her background includes many years working with survivors of historic abuse and one-to-one clients with a wide range of concerns. Clients can expect a calm and compassionate presence.

Christine describes simple, practical strategies she has used herself to manage a harsh inner critic and build steadier coping. Sessions aim to be collaborative, with choices made together about what helps most in everyday life. Her specialisms include grief, relationship strain, anger, self-esteem and caregiver stress.

She also supports people dealing with post-traumatic stress, postpartum depression, social anxiety and issues tied to prejudice or discrimination. Topics such as hoarding, forgiveness, guilt and finding life purpose are also within her scope. Work is available via video calls, phone, live chat or text-based messaging.

Prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire to book and schedule sessions according to availability. Fees vary with location and a subscription can be cancelled at any time.

How Christine’s approaches work online

Christine uses client-centred work to create a supportive space where the person leads the pace and topics. This approach focuses on listening, empathy and working from the client’s priorities, which helps with low mood, self-esteem and navigating change.

She also applies trauma-focused therapy to help people process past harm and reduce its impact on current life. That work pays attention to how the body and mind respond to reminders and teaches ways to manage intense emotions and distressing memories.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Christine will work with clients to decide whether client-centred listening, trauma-focused methods or cognitive techniques are the best fit. Goals, preferences and day-to-day needs guide decisions together, rather than a one-size-fits-all plan.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions can be less demanding on bandwidth, and messaging or live chat make brief check-ins or paced reflection easier. These options add flexibility for people juggling work, caregiving or mobility limits, while still allowing meaningful therapeutic work.

What kinds of problems does she help with?

She works with trauma and abuse, depression, grief, relationship difficulties and coping with life changes, among other concerns listed in her profile.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is client-centred and collaborative, combining trauma-focused methods and cognitive behavioural techniques tailored to each person.

What is her background and experience?

She has 13 years of experience, including many years working with adult survivors of historic abuse and one-to-one clients with varied issues.

Where does she practise and what credential does she hold?

She practises in the United Kingdom and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP.

Which languages are supported and can she work with international clients?

Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently working with international clients.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can be arranged as video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging depending on what suits the client.

How are fees handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience: 13 years
Registered with: BACP
Languages: English

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Christine Gooddy, BACP

Background and approach

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What this therapist works with

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