Christine Burcham, BACP

Christine Burcham is a BACP counsellor who draws on several approaches to suit each person she meets. She describes herself as an integrative humanist therapist and focuses on helping people facing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties and the many pressures of midlife change. Sessions aim to help clients feel steadier and more able to cope with day-to-day demands.

She frames therapy as a collaborative process. Christine listens to what matters to the individual and then uses techniques from different approaches to match their needs. That might include looking at thoughts and behaviours, exploring attachment patterns, or working with values to guide change.

Christine has five years of formal counselling experience and earlier practice in social care and the NHS. Her background includes supporting people with depression, trauma, grief and self-esteem concerns, as well as practical struggles like sleep, eating and caregiving stress.

In sessions she aims to help people make sense of difficult feelings, reduce overwhelm and build coping strategies that fit day-to-day life. The work tends to be straightforward and practical, with time for reflection and emotional understanding.

People who contact her often want tools to manage anxiety, clearer ways to handle relationships, or help navigating big life transitions. Christine encourages small, sustainable steps so clients can try new ways of living between sessions.

How Christine uses therapeutic approaches in online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on values and small actions that fit a person's life. It helps people clarify what matters and take steps towards those things despite difficult thoughts or feelings. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thinking and behaviour and teaches practical skills to reduce anxiety and improve mood. It is useful for stress, sleep issues and low mood. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationship patterns affect current connections and emotions, helping people understand repeated relational patterns and try new ways of relating.

Deciding which approach to use is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences and practical needs, then offer methods that suit them. The process is collaborative and may combine ideas from different approaches over time.

If you prefer online sessions, confirm the specific session formats before booking so you know what is offered. Online options can make it easier to fit therapy around work and family life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They can also let people keep regular appointments while managing busy days or health constraints.