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Christopher Poole, BACP

Credentials: BACP
Experience: 4 years
Practising in: United Kingdom
Languages: English
Sessions: Online only
Client ages: Adults, 18 and over

Works with Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesGrief Self esteem Depression

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Christopher Poole uses practical, evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people make sense of difficult moments. He offers calm, focused sessions where the priority is understanding each person’s situation and building small, manageable steps forward. Christopher is a BACP counsellor with four years of professional experience in the United Kingdom.

He supports people who feel overwhelmed by stress or anxiety. He also helps those coping with low mood, grief and relationship problems.

Background and approach

Sessions are shaped around what feels most useful to each person, whether that is talking through painful memories, improving communication, or rebuilding confidence. Christopher pays attention to everyday pressures like work, money worries and parenting strains. He also works with issues such as anger, loneliness, and questions about life purpose.

The aim is to reduce immediate distress and to equip people with ways to manage future challenges. In sessions he listens closely and responds with practical suggestions and reflective conversation. He adapts the pace and focus to each person’s needs rather than following a fixed script.

That might mean short-term problem work or more gradual exploration of deeper issues. People choosing to start therapy will complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions. Christopher frames therapy as a collaborative process where goals are set together and adjusted over time.

How evidence-based approaches work online

Christopher uses well-established, evidence-based techniques delivered in a straightforward way. Cognitive-style approaches focus on noticing unhelpful thinking patterns and testing them with small experiments; these can help with anxiety, low mood and worry. Practical problem-solving work breaks down overwhelming tasks into manageable steps and is useful for stress, parenting pressures and work-related issues.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Christopher will talk through your goals and preferences and suggest methods that fit your situation. Decisions are made collaboratively and adjusted as progress is reviewed.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues, while phone sessions can be a simpler option with lower bandwidth. Live chat and text-based messaging suit short check-ins, journalling-style reflection or people who prefer written conversation. These formats make it easier to fit therapy around work, family life and other commitments.

What concerns does Christopher help with?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief and relationship concerns. He also addresses parenting strains, anger, and career or life-change difficulties.

What is his therapeutic style like?

Sessions are practical and conversational with an emphasis on understanding the person. He uses evidence-based techniques and tailors the approach to each person.

How much experience does he have?

He has four years of professional experience working with people in the United Kingdom.

What credentials and location are listed?

He is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom as stated in his profile.

Which languages are supported and can international clients join?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

Therapy is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs.

How does payment and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

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

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Most often

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Grief

Also listed

Experience: 4 years
Registered with: BACP
Languages: English

Contacting Christopher

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Christopher Poole, BACP

Background and approach

How evidence-based approaches work online

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Others working with stress, anxiety