- Years in practice
- 22
- Registration
- BACP
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Depression
About Christine
Christine Smith is a counsellor with 22 years of experience based in the United Kingdom. She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). She speaks English and accepts international clients who prefer remote sessions.
She creates a calm, non-judgemental space for people to talk about stress, anxiety and depression. She also supports people coping with grief, addictions, parenting concerns and relationship or intimacy-related issues. Conversations are straightforward and aimed at what is useful right now.
Background and approach
Her approach is practical and collaborative. She draws on client-centred work to listen closely, then uses cognitive behavioural ideas to spot unhelpful patterns. Dialectical behaviour techniques can help with strong emotions and improving day-to-day coping.
Hypnotherapy and Imago relationship ideas are also part of her toolkit when they suit a person’s goals. Sessions focus on the person in front of her and what they want to change, not on labels. She helps with communication problems, body image worries, sleep or eating difficulties and parenting stress.
People often come for help with anger, low self-esteem, bipolar mood challenges, panic attacks or major life changes. She also offers coaching-style support for practical steps and goals. Her style is warm, down-to-earth and focused on small, manageable steps.
What Christine works with
Everything Christine lists, in their own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Christine helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Depression
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Body image
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
Approaches Christine lists
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
- Hypnotherapy
- Imago Relationship Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Online approaches that suit parenting and life change
Christine often combines client-centred work with cognitive behavioural therapy in online sessions. Client-centred therapy means the conversation follows what matters most to the person. It helps build trust, clarify goals and make space to talk through parenting stress and life transitions. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting thought and behaviour patterns that keep problems going. It is useful for anxiety, low mood, sleep or eating problems because it offers concrete strategies to try between sessions.She also uses elements of dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT) when emotion regulation and strong reactions are a concern. DBT provides practical skills for managing intense feelings, reducing crisis moments and improving day-to-day coping. Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to your situation, consider your goals and try a few methods to find what fits best. This means plans can change as work progresses to better match your needs.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to give flexibility. Video lets you have a fuller conversation when you want to see body language. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited. Messaging or live chat can suit short check-ins, written reflection or people who prefer not to be on camera. These options make it easier to fit therapy around family life, work and other commitments.
Questions people ask about Christine
What concerns does she commonly help with?
She works with stress, anxiety and depression as well as addictions and grief. Additional areas include parenting, intimacy-related issues, sleep and eating concerns.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is client-centred and practical. She listens first, then uses CBT and DBT ideas to develop coping strategies together.
What is her professional background?
She brings 22 years of experience supporting people with a wide range of mental health and life concerns. That background includes work with mood and panic-related difficulties.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises from the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international arrangements are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients for online work.
In what formats are sessions offered?
Sessions are available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging depending on client preference.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What steps should I take to begin?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.
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