Chris Nicholls, BACP
Chris Nicholls is a counsellor with five years' experience who aims to make the first steps feel manageable.
About Chris
Chris Nicholls is a counsellor with five years' experience who aims to make the first steps feel manageable. He offers a calm, non-judgemental presence and helps people talk through stress, anxiety, depression and other concerns at a pace that suits them. Sessions are intended to be collaborative, with the client guiding what to focus on.
He uses a person-centred way of working that values the person's own understanding of their life.
Background and approach
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) features in his practice and helps uncover and work with strong feelings that can underlie relationship or mood difficulties. He also draws on mindfulness and solution-focused ideas to offer practical ways to cope day to day. Chris has worked with a wide range of issues, including grief, trauma, addictions, self-esteem and anger.
He is also experienced in supporting people dealing with caregiving stress, illness-related challenges and attachment concerns. His approach aims to address both immediate problems and the feelings that sit beneath them. Sessions are offered in English and are provided from the United Kingdom.
Chris is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. He has carried out more than 3,000 client sessions during his five years of practice. People can expect warm, conversational sessions where the pace and focus are set together.
He encourages practical steps alongside deeper emotional work so clients leave with clearer ways to manage difficult moments. To begin, Chris asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a session that fits with his availability. This helps him match each person to the best way of working for their situation.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 388489 | May 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Chris works with
Everything Chris lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counselling
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Narcissism
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Chris lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Online support
He also draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy, which looks at strong emotions and how they affect relationships and mood. EFT can help people name painful feelings, make sense of patterns and find new ways to respond when emotions feel overwhelming.
Finding the right way of working is part of the process. Chris will discuss different approaches and together you will choose what fits your needs, goals and preferences. That choice can change as therapy progresses, with the therapist and client adapting methods as needed.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging. Video works well for a fuller face-to-face conversation, phone can be an easier option when bandwidth is limited, and messaging or live chat can suit quick check-ins or shorter sessions. These options allow people to fit therapy around work, family and daily life and give flexibility in how to engage with the work.
Frequently asked
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression and grief as well as relationship strain, addictions, parenting stress and work-related issues.
What is his therapy style like?
His style is warm and interactive, with a person-centred focus that lets the client set the pace and topics for each session.
What background and experience does he have?
He has five years of practice and has carried out over 3,000 sessions working with a wide range of concerns.
Which professional credential does he hold?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.
Can I work with him if I live outside the UK?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with him?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.
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