Christiane Alfred, BACP
Christiane Alfred is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety or depression.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Self Esteem
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About Christiane
Christiane Alfred is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety or depression. She speaks English and Shona and supports people aged 16 and over. Her approach aims to make it easier to talk about difficult feelings and to find practical steps forward.
Christiane draws on client-centred work to build a warm, non-judgemental space. She listens closely to what matters most to each person before suggesting ways to move forward.
Background and approach
Sessions are shaped around the pace that feels right for the client. She also uses cognitive behavioural ideas to help spot unhelpful thinking patterns and try out different ways of coping. That can include small experiments between sessions and learning techniques to reduce anxiety and lift low mood.
Psychodynamic ideas are used to look at recurring patterns and past influences that affect current relationships and emotions. These conversations can help people make sense of long-standing struggles such as attachment difficulties or feelings of emptiness. Christiane has three years of counselling and psychotherapy experience and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.
She works with a range of concerns including family and parenting pressures, career stress, body image, and relationship issues. She welcomes people seeking steadier moods and clearer direction in their lives.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 412523 | April 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.
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Focus areas and approaches
What Christiane works with
Everything Christiane lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Relationship issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Adoption and foster care
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Christiane lists
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Online support
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings and behaviours interact. It helps people spot unhelpful thinking and try different responses through small tasks and practical techniques. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression and coping with life changes.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Christiane will discuss options and together with the client decide which methods best match their needs, goals and preferences. The process is collaborative and adjustments are made as the work progresses.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to provide flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation; phone sessions can fit into a short break and need less bandwidth. Chat and messaging are useful for shorter check-ins or when writing feels easier. These options help people access therapy around work, family and travel commitments without the need to attend in person.
Frequently asked
What issues does Christiane help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety and depression, as well as family and parenting concerns, self-esteem, anger and career pressures.
What is her style in sessions?
Christiane uses a warm, client-centred style that starts with listening closely and following the client’s pace before suggesting practical steps.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has three years of counselling and psychotherapy experience working with teenagers aged 16 plus and adults.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
Christiane is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Shona.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
International clients are accepted and may arrange sessions depending on time zone and scheduling.
What formats are used for therapy sessions?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and routines.
How are sessions paid for and how do I begin?
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