- Practical listening
- Integrative methods
- Focus on relationships
About Chris
Chris Sergeant is a counsellor who supports men and other adults with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, addiction, grief and issues around self-esteem. He holds BACP accreditation from the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy and works from a straightforward, practical stance. Chris aims to make it easier to talk about difficult experiences and to find realistic next steps.
He combines a few therapeutic styles to match what each person needs. Sessions focus on understanding patterns in relationships and behaviour. Chris draws on cognitive behavioural ideas to spot unhelpful thinking. He also uses client-centred listening so people feel heard and respected.
His background includes a Diploma in Integrative Counselling from LIFE-FORCE in Colchester and more than a decade of practice. That experience includes supporting people through alcohol and drug issues, trauma and abuse, family problems and infidelity. He has worked with presenting concerns such as anger, abandonment, multicultural identity and midlife questions.
In the room he aims for calm, clear conversation. Practical options and small experiments are used between sessions when helpful. The work is tailored to the person rather than a fixed programme.
Chris offers therapy from the United Kingdom and conducts sessions in English. If you want to begin, follow the site process to match with him and schedule a first appointment.
How these approaches translate to online work
Client-centred therapy emphasises listening and building a trusting relationship. Online sessions using this approach focus on being heard, clarifying what matters most and helping people to speak about difficult topics in small steps.Cognitive behavioural therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts influence feelings and behaviour. In an online setting it often uses practical tasks and short exercises to test different ways of thinking between sessions, which can help with anxiety, stress and low self-esteem.
Psychodynamic ideas pay attention to repeated patterns in relationships and past influences. When delivered remotely this can help uncover long-standing themes that affect current relationships and choices.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals and preferences. This helps make sessions feel relevant and manageable rather than one-size-fits-all.
Please confirm which session formats are available before booking, as the profile does not list specific online formats. Many people find online work easier to fit around work, childcare and travel, and it can make shorter check-ins or weekend appointments simpler to arrange.
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Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
13+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family difficulties, addiction, trauma and grief among other concerns listed on his profile.
What is his general therapy style?
His approach is integrative: sessions mix client-centred listening with practical techniques from cognitive behavioural and systemic ideas.
How much experience does he have?
He has around 13 years of experience working with adults on issues such as addiction, low self-esteem, anger and cultural identity.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.