I am licensed in the UK with 12 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, & coping with grief and loss. I also have experience working with anger management. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.
Professional experience
14 yrs in practice
Stress and anxiety Relationship issues Trauma and abuse Coping with grief and loss Anger management
Additional areas of focus:Coping with addictions, Family conflicts, Intimacy related issues, Parenting issues, Motivation, self esteem, and confidence, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, Concentration, memory and focus (ADHD), Abandonment, Adoption and foster care, Aging and geriatric issues, Antisocial personality, Attachment issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Avoidant personality, Blended family issues, Body image, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Codependency, Commitment issues, Control issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Dependent personality, Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Drug and alcohol addiction, Eating and food-related issues, Emptiness, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, Forgiveness, Gender dysphoria, Guilt and shame, Hearing impaired, HIV / AIDS, Hoarding, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Intellectual disability, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Mood disorders, Narcissism, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Personality disorders, Phobias, Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships, Post-traumatic stress, Prejudice and discrimination, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexual dysfunction, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Visually impaired, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy
Services offered
Video
Phone
Messaging
License information
NCPS Therapist - Accredited Member (MNCPS Accred) #NCS22-03560
Reviews
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Experienced and understanding of my needs. Give fatherly listening ears to issues and helps me navigate them
Written on Jul 07, 2026 after therapy with Christopher for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, coaching, and compassion fatigue
Relaxed friendly and easy to talk to. Human!!
Written on Jun 05, 2026 after therapy with Christopher for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related issues
Nice and direct therapy
Written on Apr 26, 2026 after therapy with Christopher for 1 month on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
I got the second question wrong. He arrives a couple minutes early at every session
Written on Apr 26, 2026 after therapy with Christopher for 1 year and 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and addictions
Working with Christopher has been a truly transformative experience.
He is incredibly supportive and completely non-judgmental, creating a space where I always feel safe to open up.
Rather than giving direct answers, he helps me reflect and discover insights on my own, guiding me toward self-realization.
His approach, is grounded and encourages honest reflection, this has helped me grow in ways I didn’t expect.
I deeply appreciate his guidance, patience, and the trust he builds in every session.
Written on Feb 23, 2026 after therapy with Christopher for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes
Great listener that is able to probe a lot to get a better understanding of the areas of need and how he can help. He offered his expert opinion as well and is free to ask for feedback
Written on Feb 04, 2026 after therapy with Christopher for 3 weeks on issues concerning self esteem, and coaching
Chris, is a great listener and helps keep me on my path of development.
Written on Jan 09, 2026 after therapy with Christopher for 5 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, and coping with life changes
Ive been with Chris for nearly 6 months and together we have slowly worked on getting out of my depression. Thoroughly recommend.
Written on Dec 10, 2025 after therapy with Christopher for 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, anger management, career difficulties, and adhd
Chris is absolutely brilliant and his understanding is amazing.
And is such a help with everything and also very knowledgeable with what he speaks about
Written on Oct 27, 2025 after therapy with Christopher for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, coaching, and adhd
i was really nervous to start therapy but its really been nice and easy with chris i appreciate him so much
Written on Sep 28, 2025 after therapy with Christopher for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, and self esteem
He listens. Offers guidance and practical advice. We have gone over the allocated time a few times and he smiles :). I think all round an amazing psychologist and a good guy.
Written on Jul 08, 2025 after therapy with Christopher for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and adhd
Christopher has been great!
Written on Apr 16, 2025 after therapy with Christopher for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, anger management, compassion fatigue, and adhd
All interactions were full of insights and I have the feeling of trust and openness when I speak with Christopher!
Written on Feb 16, 2025 after therapy with Christopher for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, self esteem, and adhd
Chris, is a very helpful and supportive therapist that offers sound and solid advice.
Written on Nov 11, 2024 after therapy with Christopher for 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, and anger management
Reliable. Open minded. Experienced.
Written on Oct 28, 2024 after therapy with Christopher for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Dr Atkinson is very patient and listens very well
Written on Sep 24, 2024 after therapy with Christopher for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and
Chris is a great listener and makes you challenge your own limiting beliefs. His honest approach means you’re guided into a better version of yourself. Thanks Chris for everything that you do.
Written on Aug 26, 2024 after therapy with Christopher for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
Chris is the utmost professional with vast experience and has helped me understand myself
Written on Jun 25, 2024 after therapy with Christopher for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Christopher has helped me to take control of my anxiety and the self-limiting beliefs I have to make a significant change in my life. He has helped me to understand how to better deal with anxiety and even the trigger points, finding a common language to open up the world of getting better.
Without Christopher, the journey over the last 18 months would have been very different.
Christopher has helped to give me the tools to deal with the challenges I face and to know when to take the right moment to clarify, understand and deal with the issues at hand.
My life has 180'd since working with Christopher and I couldn't thank him any more than is actually possible.
Thank you, Christopher, again. You have helped me discover more about myself and helped to give me the tools to deal with issues and grow as a person.
Written on Jun 05, 2024 after therapy with Christopher for 1 year and 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
I feel better than before after joining better help
Written on May 31, 2024 after therapy with Christopher for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and anger management
Absolutely love Christopher. He is patient and understanding of my needs. Most of all he has helped me gain perspective and insight on my current situation the has been priceless towards my recovery. Thank you very much, I truly appreciate all your assistance and guidance.
Written on May 21, 2024 after therapy with Christopher for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and anger management
Wonderful therapist
Written on Mar 06, 2024 after therapy with Christopher for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, sleeping disorders, and self esteem
Chris is a very experienced practitioner, who has a sensitive and empathic approach, as well as the ability to appropriately challenge unhelpful thinking. I would happily recommend him to other clients.
Written on Feb 06, 2024 after therapy with Christopher for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, and coaching
Really great therapist, I am blessed to have found christopher
Written on Jan 26, 2024 after therapy with Christopher for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Brilliant
Written on Nov 07, 2023 after therapy with Christopher for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, anger management, and coping with life changes
Christopher is a great therapist. He made me think clearer, and see things that I wasn't able to see by myself. Highly recommend!
Written on Oct 05, 2023 after therapy with Christopher for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Chris is a remarkable counsellor. He fosters an environment of safety and understanding, making it easy to open up. His insights are truly valuable and his methods practical. I would highly recommend him to anyone seeking positive change.
Written on Jul 12, 2023 after therapy with Christopher for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Chris has been amazing. He’s everything you can ask for in a counsellor and more. He’s helped me in my journey and helped me discover light at at the end of the tunnel. He’s helped me see things in a new perspective and challenged me to try new methods and new ways of thinking. I really appreciate his kindness and he’s also very easy to talk to. I can now move on and work things out on my own with all that I have learned now with Chris. He has given me the building blocks and the confidence and the confidence to move forward. I will definitely be reaching out him to again if I need. Thank you Chris.
Written on Feb 25, 2023 after therapy with Christopher for 3 weeks on issues concerning family conflicts, and anger management
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