Chris Orton, BACP
Chris Orton offers straightforward, calm support for people facing hard times.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self Esteem
- +13 more
About Chris
Chris Orton offers straightforward, calm support for people facing hard times. He understands how stress, anxiety and depression can feel overwhelming. Chris helps people talk through painful experiences and confusing emotions so they can start to make small, steady changes in daily life.
He works in a client-centred way, which means the conversation follows what matters most to the person in front of him. Sessions focus on understanding thoughts, feelings and the patterns that get in the way.
Background and approach
That practical self-understanding aims to help people find clearer choices and a greater sense of control. Chris also uses ideas from existential therapy to look at the bigger questions that affect wellbeing. This can include meaning, identity, loss, and how social pressures shape personal struggles.
He pays attention to how external forces and life events interact with inner experience. In sessions he aims to be present and empathic, listening without judgement and gently challenging where helpful. He encourages people to set the pace and depth of work so they feel able to explore what matters most to them.
The goal is steady, meaningful change rather than quick fixes. Chris is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and trained at postgraduate level in counselling and psychotherapy. He has three years of practice experience and has worked in a university counselling service supporting a diverse client group.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 396011 | June 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
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Multicultural concerns
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- 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
Existential Therapy looks at life themes such as meaning, choice and identity. It helps people who struggle with uncertainty, loss or big life changes to consider different ways of living and coping.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about their needs and goals and suggest how to combine approaches that fit best. This is a collaborative process and the person sets the pace and focus.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation from different locations. Phone sessions can be quicker to join and use less bandwidth. Live chat or text messaging suit shorter check-ins or people who prefer writing to speaking. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, study and family life while keeping the focus on steady, useful progress.
Frequently asked
What kinds of issues does this counsellor help with?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression and related concerns such as grief, trauma, relationship and self-esteem problems.
What is the therapist's style in sessions?
Sessions are client-centred and conversational, with an emphasis on listening, understanding and exploring feelings at the client's pace.
What background does the counsellor have?
Chris has three years of practice experience and previously worked in a university counselling service with a diverse client group.
What professional credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and practises from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with this counsellor?
International clients are accepted and can access sessions from other countries.
How are online sessions delivered and what do they cost?
Sessions are available by video calls, phone, live chat or text-based messaging; cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to try therapy?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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