Chris Nicholls, BACP

Chris Nicholls is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief and midlife transitions. He focuses on practical conversations that aim to make day-to-day life easier. Clients can expect a calm, non-judgemental presence throughout their work together.

He describes therapy as a team effort. Sessions are shaped around what the individual needs and the pace they prefer. Chris uses a person-centred stance and brings in techniques from emotionally-focused, mindfulness and solution-focused approaches to meet different concerns.

Chris has five years of practice and has carried out over 3,000 sessions. That experience includes supporting people with bereavement, trauma, illness, ADHD and carers managing severe illness. He also works with issues such as addiction, low self-esteem, sleeping problems and career stress.

His style is warm and interactive. He emphasises client control of the session tempo and aims to avoid judgement while offering practical ways forward. Sessions balance listening with suggestions and short exercises when helpful.

Chris holds BACP registration, which is shown as BACP in his credentials. He works in the United Kingdom and runs sessions in English. Before booking, clients should check the current session options and scheduling details to ensure they match their needs.

How Chris uses therapy approaches online

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on a supportive, listening stance where the client leads the conversation and the therapist reflects and clarifies what matters most. It helps with building self-understanding and dealing with everyday stresses. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) concentrates on emotions and patterns in close relationships, helping people recognise and change difficult emotional responses that are getting in the way.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Chris aims to collaborate with people to decide which methods suit their goals and preferences. He will adapt sessions as needs change and check in about what is proving helpful so the plan evolves together.

Session formats are not specified here, so confirm the available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let someone continue therapy while managing health or caring responsibilities. Registered or accredited professionals can offer similar approaches online, and Chris will discuss practical arrangements so sessions fit into everyday life.