Chris Nicholls, BACP

Chris Nicholls is a counsellor with five years of practice and over 3,000 recorded sessions. He aims to create a calm, non-judgemental space where people can talk about what feels difficult. Chris presents as warm and approachable and focuses on walking alongside clients as they work through problems.

He helps people with a wide range of concerns, including stress, anxiety, depression, grief and relationship or intimacy-related issues. He also supports people dealing with addiction, sleep difficulties, ADHD and the pressures of caregiving. Sexual dysfunction appears among his listed areas of focus as one of several intimacy-related issues.

Chris draws on Client-Centred Therapy and Emotionally-Focused Therapy to guide sessions, alongside mindfulness and solution-focused methods. Sessions are collaborative and paced to suit the person sitting in the room. He emphasises the client’s control over tempo and the topics covered.

He holds the BACP credential, which is recorded here as provided. His background includes a master’s degree in Emotionally-Focused Therapy, which informs his approach to emotional processing and relationship concerns. He uses elements from different methods so work can be practical and tailored.

Chris describes his style as interactive and open-minded. He aims to support people dealing with life changes, trauma, bereavement, career stress and feelings of emptiness or shame. If someone is ready to explore change, he offers steady guidance and practical focus to help them move forward.

How his approaches work in online therapy

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and understanding. The therapist offers empathy and reflection so the person can find their own solutions; this can help with low self-esteem and life changes. Emotionally-Focused Therapy looks at how feelings show up in relationships and personal patterns. It helps people who struggle with attachment, abandonment or intense emotions to name and work through those experiences.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work with the therapist. Chris will explore goals, preferences and current difficulties together and suggest how different methods might help. That shared decision-making means methods can change over time if something else fits better.

Please confirm which online session formats are currently offered before booking, as the profile does not specify formats. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around work or caregiving, cut travel time and allow a shorter check-in when schedules are tight. It can also let someone use audio-only options if bandwidth is limited or video feels too demanding. Registered or accredited professionals on the platform will work with clients to find practical arrangements that suit everyday life.