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Christopher Macdonald, BACP

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

Works with Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesParenting issuesSelf esteemCoping with life changes

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Christopher Macdonald is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who focuses on helping people who are dealing with stress, anxiety and depression. He works with clients on relationship and parenting concerns, grief, trauma and abuse, sleeping problems, self-esteem and coping with life changes. Christopher uses clear, straightforward language so parents can understand what to expect from sessions.

Christopher has eight years of professional experience and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.

Background and approach

His early work included roles in an NHS mental health day centre and with the charity Mind, where he helped people build practical coping strategies using Wellness Recovery Action Planning. He has also provided counselling in a primary school setting through volunteering, which influenced his approach to emotional development and childhood experience. He blends several ways of working to suit each person.

Client-Centred Therapy means the client’s experience leads the pace of sessions. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy looks at how thoughts and behaviours link to mood and reactions. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Mindfulness are used to help people live with difficult feelings while focusing on what matters to them.

Sessions aim to identify realistic goals and simple steps to reach them. Christopher emphasises practical tools you can use between meetings, such as breathing or thought-record techniques and small behavioural experiments. He also draws on Solution-Focused Therapy to set short-term targets and track progress.

Online practice gives flexibility for different formats and schedules. Christopher speaks English and works with people across the UK and internationally, offering a mix of video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to match individual needs.

Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions help

Christopher combines Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in straightforward ways. CBT looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions and helps people try small behaviour changes to test what works. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy encourages noticing difficult feelings without getting stuck in them and choosing actions that match personal values.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapy itself. The therapist will work collaboratively to identify what feels most helpful, trying methods and adjusting as goals change. Clients are involved in setting aims and deciding which techniques to use.

Online formats make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. Video calls let people see non-verbal cues and have fuller conversations. Phone sessions suit those with lower bandwidth or who prefer not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging can be useful for brief check-ins, written reflections or when a shorter, flexible contact is needed. These options support continuity and make it simpler to maintain progress over time.
What issues does he help with?
He supports people facing stress, anxiety and depression, as well as relationship and parenting concerns, grief, trauma and sleeping problems.
What approach does he use in sessions?
Sessions draw on Client-Centred Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to combine listening with practical strategies.
How much experience does he have?
He has eight years of professional experience working in NHS and charity settings and in school-based volunteering roles.
What are his credentials and location?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and practises from the United Kingdom.
Can I have sessions in other languages or from outside the UK?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts clients internationally.
Which session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

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Experience
8 years
Registered with
BACP
Languages
English

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