- Client-centred approach
- Existential perspective
- BACP registered
About Chris
Chris Orton is a counsellor who helps people dealing with anxiety, stress, low self-esteem and life changes. He works with issues such as depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, grief, trauma, eating and anger. He also supports those facing questions around gender, identity and fatherhood, and people struggling with ADHD and compassion fatigue. Chris is based in the United Kingdom and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
Chris uses a client-centred way of working that puts the person’s experience at the heart of sessions. He focuses on listening closely and reflecting back what he hears. This helps people better understand their feelings and the patterns that shape their behaviour. The aim is to help people make changes that feel meaningful to them.
Chris also draws on existential ideas to explore big life questions and the external pressures that affect wellbeing. He recognises that some causes of distress come from wider social forces, and helps people adapt how they relate to those pressures. Work tends to move at the client’s chosen pace and address emotional material as it feels manageable.
In sessions Chris aims to be present and empathic, walking alongside people as they talk through difficult experiences. He values respect for individuality and cultural difference and takes a non-judgemental stance. The focus is on helping people understand themselves more clearly so they can try different ways of living.
Chris trained to postgraduate level in counselling and psychotherapy and has worked in a university counselling service. He has three years of professional experience supporting a diverse range of concerns and maintains an active interest in cross-cultural therapy.
How Chris' approaches can work online
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person in front of the counsellor. Sessions give space to talk while the counsellor listens and reflects back what you say, helping you clarify feelings and choices. This approach can help with anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship questions and coping with life changes.Existential Therapy pays attention to the big questions people bring, such as meaning, freedom and responsibility. It helps people sit with difficult feelings and consider how external pressures shape their choices and wellbeing. This can be useful for grief, identity concerns and times of major life transition.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Chris will discuss what feels most helpful and adapt his way of working to match your goals and preferences. That collaboration means therapy is shaped around your needs rather than a fixed method.
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the profile does not list specific formats. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, avoid travel time and keep regular contact while living away from a local service. It can also allow a quieter check-in when shorter conversations are needed. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists often offer a mix of arrangements, so check the booking details to see what formats Chris is currently offering.
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Experience
3+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Chris help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem and relationship issues, plus trauma, grief, eating and anger problems. The profile also lists support around gender dysphoria, fatherhood, ADHD and compassion fatigue.
How would therapy with Chris feel day to day?
He uses a client-centred style that focuses on listening and reflecting what you say. That approach aims to help you understand emotions and patterns so you can make changes at your own pace.
What is his professional background?
Chris has three years of practice experience and previously worked in a university counselling service. He completed postgraduate training in counselling and psychotherapy.
Which professional registration does he hold and where is he based?
He is registered with the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can sessions be held in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He accepts international clients; check the booking details for any regional considerations.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Chris?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule according to the therapist's availability.