My name is Chris and I am a licensed BACP-registered counsellor based in the UK. Since completing my training over 10 years ago, I have been dedicated to supporting individuals navigating life and mental health challenges. My experience includes counselling adults, teens and children in one-to-one and group settings. Having now moved my practice online, I am excited to be able to offer the convenience and flexibility of online therapy.
My journey began counselling clients in an NHS mental health day centre, and later, for the charity Mind. This work ignited my passion for mental health recovery and I started working with clients using WRAP (Wellness Recovery Action Planning) to develop personalised coping strategies. My background in mental health has helped deepen my understanding of human suffering, as well as our amazing capacity for growth and change when we choose to pursue a happier life.
I've also had the privilege of volunteering for Place2Be, providing counselling to children in a primary school setting. This early-intervention work was very rewarding and reinforced for me the importance of nurturing emotional wellbeing at every life stage. Working with children has informed and enriched my work with adults by deepening my understanding of the integral role our childhood experiences play in shaping us as individuals.
My core training as a person-centred counsellor means I place you at the heart of our work. I believe that you are the expert of your own story, and my priority is to provide a safe space where you can share, and feel understood, without fear of being judged. I will also work with you to identify any goals you might have, and together we can develop strategies to help you achieve these. It is my hope that you will consider our sessions a safe and supportive place to explore difficult feelings and create positive change in your life.
Additional areas of focus: Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Sleeping disorders, Depression, Attachment issues, Avoidant personality, Blended family issues, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Divorce and separation, Emptiness, Family problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Phobias, Self-love, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy
BACP Therapist - Registered Member MBACP #177838
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Chris has been helping me for some time now through some very difficult times in my life. He is my unwavering support, so kind and calm, always there for me and I am so grateful I was matched with him. He really listens to me and asks me questions that help me really understand myself. He is the best therapist I have ever had and I highly recommend him!
Written on Feb 18, 2026 after therapy with Christopher for 10 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
With the Help of Christopher Macdonald and the Better Help app I have successfully started to get my mental health and life back on track after just a few sessions
Written on Nov 30, 2025 after therapy with Christopher for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, and career difficulties
He is always there when I need him and is able to provide any help that I need
Written on Jul 21, 2025 after therapy with Christopher for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and self esteem
Christopher has been increbibly supportive throughout all of our sessions together. His knowledge and expertise has helped to guide and teach me about new method that can help to reduce my anxiety and improve things for the future. I would recommend this therapist to anyone who is looking for support.
Written on Jun 11, 2025 after therapy with Christopher for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and parenting issues
Chris is very patient and attentive. I’m enjoying our sessions and I am learning so much about myself every time I speak with him. He makes you understand how you process things, how to understand interactions & ultimately how to understand yourself. He prompts responses & offers solutions for scenarios and a different way to think about things.
Written on Jun 06, 2025 after therapy with Christopher for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and coping with life changes
I appreciate all the support. In particular the deep questions Chris asks that make me think about my thought process
Written on Apr 05, 2025 after therapy with Christopher for 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and career difficulties