Christopher Atkinson, NCPS

Christopher Atkinson is a counsellor with NCPS and 14 years of experience working in the United Kingdom. He presents himself as someone who helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief and trauma. He stresses that clients are the experts in their own stories and offers support as they take steps towards change.

Over his career he has worked with a wide range of concerns including relationship difficulties, anger and addictions. He also supports people dealing with parenting strains, intimacy-related issues, self-esteem and mood difficulties such as depression and bipolar mood challenges. Christopher lists ADHD and compassion fatigue among his focus areas as well.

He also notes additional experience with adoption and foster care, caring roles and long-term physical health issues such as chronic pain or illness. Other areas he has worked with include attachment and personality-related concerns, body image and issues that arise around ageing.

Christopher uses a client-centred approach in sessions. That means he follows the person’s lead, listens closely and helps them find their own solutions. He emphasises strengths, aims to empower people and supports practical next steps when needed.

People who prefer a straightforward and respectful style may find his way of working helpful. He encourages courage and small steps, and accompanies people through change rather than directing it.

How client-centred work translates to online therapy

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening, acceptance and helping the person find their own path. In practice a counsellor uses open questions and reflective listening to help people clarify what matters most to them. This approach is well suited to problems like stress, relationship concerns and grief where sharing and being understood are important.

That same client-centred stance can guide other aspects of the work. The counsellor will talk with each person about what feels helpful - whether that is slower pacing, practical homework between sessions, or a focus on emotional processing. Deciding which way of working to use is a collaborative process that changes with the person’s goals and needs.

Session formats are not specified here, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It also lets people join sessions from different locations, which can help keep therapy going during life changes. Registered or accredited professionals will discuss practical arrangements and what will work best for each person.