Chris Holden
Experienced counsellor focused on practical change
About Chris
Chris Holden is a BACP counsellor in the United Kingdom with thirty years of experience. He draws on a long career in training, leadership coaching and high-stakes communication to support people facing stress, anxiety, addiction recovery, self-esteem and career concerns. He aims to create a calm, non-judgemental place where clients can talk openly about what matters to them.
He uses person-centred counselling principles alongside coaching skills developed in leadership roles.
Background and approach
That means conversations focus on the client’s priorities, with the counsellor offering steady listening and practical reflections. Sessions tend to be straightforward and goal-focused, helping people break problems into manageable steps. Chris also brings experience in conflict resolution and team dynamics into one-to-one work.
This can help when communication problems, control issues or workplace stress are part of the problem. He has worked with addiction-related concerns including drug and alcohol addiction and codependency. He pays attention to attachment issues, isolation and the particular pressures men can face in midlife or fatherhood.
Clients exploring life purpose, guilt, forgiveness or money worries find the conversations direct and compassionate. Autism and Asperger Syndrome are also listed among his areas of focus. Starting therapy with him means practical support for coping with life changes and building resilience.
The emphasis is on clear steps, honest listening and helping people regain confidence and direction.
What Chris works with
Sessions & fees
How evidence-based approaches work online
Person-centred counselling focuses on the client’s experience and priorities. The counsellor listens without judgement and helps the person clarify what matters most, which can reduce anxiety and build self-esteem. This approach suits people who want support that follows their pace and goals.Coaching-informed techniques draw on the therapist’s leadership and decision-making experience. These methods use clear questions and practical steps to tackle career issues, life transitions and problems with communication. They are useful when someone wants straightforward strategies and action plans.
Finding the right approach is part of the process and happens collaboratively. The therapist will discuss what seems most helpful and adapt methods to the client’s needs, goals and preferences. Clients and therapist decide together how to shape sessions over time.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to fit counselling into busy lives. Video calls let people meet face-to-face from different locations. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging suit those who prefer writing or want brief, ongoing contact between sessions.
| Session length | Typically 50 minutes |
|---|---|
| Client ages | Adults, 18 and over |
| Fees | Subscription via BetterHelp, cancel anytime |
| Insurance | Not billed directly |
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Areas of focus
What this therapist works with
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Also listed
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Career difficulties
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with life changes
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Experience
- 30 years
- Registered with
- BACP
- Languages
- English
