Chris Stavri
BACP
Practical therapy for stress and anger
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- Calm, clear support
- Practical tools
- Acceptance based
About Chris
Chris Stavri BACP greets visitors with a direct focus on common life pressures. He works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, anger, relationship strain, low self-esteem and depression. He also supports those facing grief, trauma, addictions and career or parenting challenges.
Chris brings 22 years of experience as a psychotherapist and is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. He writes plainly and offers a steady, non-judgemental presence in sessions. Conversations aim to increase self-awareness and help people make practical changes that suit their lives.
His approach mixes several well-known methods, including cognitive behavioural ideas, acceptance and commitment techniques, attachment-focused work and a client-centred way of listening. He adapts these to fit each person rather than following a rigid script. Expect clear explanations and exercises you can try between sessions.
Chris describes therapy as a journey rather than a quick fix. He helps people spot unhelpful patterns, build emotional skills and make choices that feel more authentic. Sessions also explore how past relationships shape present difficulties, including issues around abandonment and attachment.
People who choose him often want straightforward, practical help combined with deeper reflection. He aims to support calmer reactions, better communication, and more resilient everyday coping. To begin, readers are encouraged to follow the site’s sign-up process and complete the brief matching questionnaire.
Chris brings 22 years of experience as a psychotherapist and is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. He writes plainly and offers a steady, non-judgemental presence in sessions. Conversations aim to increase self-awareness and help people make practical changes that suit their lives.
His approach mixes several well-known methods, including cognitive behavioural ideas, acceptance and commitment techniques, attachment-focused work and a client-centred way of listening. He adapts these to fit each person rather than following a rigid script. Expect clear explanations and exercises you can try between sessions.
Chris describes therapy as a journey rather than a quick fix. He helps people spot unhelpful patterns, build emotional skills and make choices that feel more authentic. Sessions also explore how past relationships shape present difficulties, including issues around abandonment and attachment.
People who choose him often want straightforward, practical help combined with deeper reflection. He aims to support calmer reactions, better communication, and more resilient everyday coping. To begin, readers are encouraged to follow the site’s sign-up process and complete the brief matching questionnaire.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyHypnotherapyImago Relationship TherapyJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems
Experience
22+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
How therapy approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without being led by them. It focuses on values and small actions that move life in a chosen direction. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns and helps people understand and shift those dynamics. Client-Centred Therapy places the person's experience at the centre, with the counsellor offering empathic listening and gentle reflection to foster insight.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss your concerns, goals and preferences and then try methods that fit your needs. This is a collaborative process and adjustments are made as learning happens.
Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into busy lives, for example by saving travel time or allowing a shorter check-in during a work break. It also means people outside the local area can connect with a registered professional. Because specific session formats are not listed here, confirm the options before booking to make sure they suit your routine and the kind of interaction you prefer.
At a glance
- Listed location
- United Kingdom
- Experience
- 22+ years
- Credentials
- BACP
- Languages
- English
- Registration (United Kingdom)
- BACP · No. 21576
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Frequently asked questions
What issues does he help with?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, anger, depression and relationship strain, plus grief, trauma, addictions and parenting concerns.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He combines a warm, non-judgemental manner with practical exercises and reflective conversation to help people change unhelpful patterns.
What is his professional background?
He has 22 years' experience as a psychotherapist and is an author of a self-help book on psychological and spiritual development.
Where is he based and what credential does he hold?
He practises from the United Kingdom and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.
Can people who speak other languages work with him?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking as formats are not specified here.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
Before you start
- Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
- Check that the location and registration details above fit where you live.
- If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.