Christine Smith

Christine Smith brings 22 years of experience as a counsellor in the United Kingdom. She holds BACP accreditation, and she focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression and anger. Christine writes that taking the first step towards a more fulfilling life takes courage, and she aims to provide calm, practical support during that process.

Her approach centres on building an open, non-judgemental space where clients can talk about what matters to them. She listens closely and helps people name patterns that make daily life harder. Sessions often focus on small, doable changes that reduce stress and improve mood over time.

Christine uses a blend of approaches to suit each person. She draws on client-centred work to keep sessions grounded in the client’s experience. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, helps identify thoughts and behaviours that keep problems going. Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, or DBT, adds practical skills for managing intense emotions.

Other techniques Christine may bring in include hypnotherapy for focused relaxation and Imago Relationship Therapy for exploring communication and connection. She also supports people dealing with addictions, sleep and eating concerns, parenting stress, grief and life transitions. Christine aims to help people feel steadier and more in control of daily challenges.

Clients can expect clear, down-to-earth guidance and a collaborative tone. The emphasis is on working together to set realistic goals and try approaches that fit each person’s life.

How Christine uses talking therapies online

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on what the person brings to the room. It means the counsellor listens without judgement and follows the client’s pace to help them make sense of feelings and choices. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions and teaches practical techniques to change unhelpful patterns. Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, or DBT, offers concrete skills for managing strong emotions and improving emotional regulation.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Christine will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and try methods that fit those aims. The choice of techniques is collaborative and can change as progress is made.

The original biography does not specify which online session formats are used, so please confirm available formats before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around work, childcare or travel. It also lets people join from different locations, drop in for a short check-in when needed, or use approaches like focused skills practice without a long commute.