Chris Allen

Chris Allen is a BACP counsellor with three years of clinical practice and a year running his own private business. He works with people on common struggles such as depression, anxiety and relationship difficulties. He has a particular interest in encouraging men to speak about their feelings rather than keeping them bottled up.

His approach is relaxed, warm and supportive. He uses a person-centred style that emphasises empathy and genuine regard, and he aims to walk alongside people as they make sense of their experiences. Sessions focus on the client’s own perspective and priorities rather than the therapist imposing answers.

Chris helps people look at painful events and long-standing patterns so they can begin to move forward. That might mean working through grief after a loss, getting perspective after a breakup, or addressing the stress that comes with career change. The emphasis is on helping people find their own solutions.

He pays attention to how background, life events and individual differences shape what someone brings to therapy. Clients set the pace and the topics, while he offers reflection and supportive listening to aid understanding and choice.

People who come to him often want a straightforward space to talk, to feel heard, and to make gradual changes. If someone wants to work on anger, self-esteem, intimacy or family issues, he can hold those topics in a person-centred way.

To begin, Chris asks clients to think about the outcomes they want and to take small steps toward them. He aims to make each session useful, practical and respectful of the person in front of him.

How a person-centred approach works online

Chris practices person-centred therapy, which focuses on listening, empathy and supporting each person to find their own solutions. This approach helps with issues like low mood, relationship difficulties, grief and anger by creating space to reflect and decide what matters most.

The core idea is that the client is the expert on their life and the therapist offers genuine, non-judgemental presence. That collaborative stance helps people explore difficult feelings and make gradual changes at their own pace.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Chris will discuss goals, preferences and practical needs together to agree what might help most. He aims to adapt sessions so they fit the person rather than forcing a single method.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also makes it possible for people living outside the therapist's immediate area to connect, and it lets sessions focus on practical steps and talking through current problems without changing the underlying therapeutic approach.