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Chris Nicholls , BACP

Therapist in United Kingdom

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About Chris

Chris Nicholls is a United Kingdom based therapist with five years of clinical experience and more than 3,000 sessions delivered. He structures his practice around the individual needs of each client, blending a warm, interactive manner with evidence-informed techniques to help people navigate stress, anxiety, grief, relationship difficulties, trauma, addiction and a wide range of life changes.

He understands psychotherapy as a collaborative process and positions himself alongside clients as they explore what is happening in their lives. His background includes work with bereavement, illness, ADHD and support for carers of terminally ill loved ones, among other concerns. Chris holds a master’s degree in Emotion-Focused Therapy, a postgraduate qualification that deepens his ability to work with intense emotions, and he also holds the BACP credential, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.

Chris practices in a person-centred way while integrating elements of solution-focused and cognitive behavioural approaches when helpful, allowing him to tailor each session to the client’s goals and tempo. His style is nonjudgmental and supportive, emphasising client agency and practical steps toward greater wellbeing. He welcomes people who are ready to take steps toward change and offers steady, compassionate guidance throughout the therapeutic process.

Evidence-informed approaches for online therapeutic support

Chris draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy and Client-Centred Therapy as central strands of his online work. Emotionally-Focused Therapy focuses on identifying and reshaping emotional patterns that maintain distress, which can be especially helpful for relationship issues, grief and trauma-related difficulties. Client-Centred Therapy emphasises empathy, active listening and following the client’s lead, creating space for individuals to explore concerns at their own pace and build self-understanding and resilience. He also uses Solution-Focused techniques to help clients set practical goals and identify immediate steps toward change.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and Chris treats the selection of methods as a collaborative process. He works with clients to understand their needs, goals and preferences, adapting techniques as the work evolves so the approach feels like a good fit for the person involved.

Online therapy with Chris is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for people with busy schedules, mobility limits or caregiving responsibilities. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care and to access licensed professionals from familiar surroundings, while still engaging in meaningful therapeutic work aimed at practical and emotional progress.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Chris Nicholls have?

Chris Nicholls has five years of experience as a practicing therapist.

Is Chris Nicholls a licensed therapist?

Yes. Chris Nicholls holds the BACP credential, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.

In which languages does Chris Nicholls provide therapy?

Chris provides therapy in English.

Where is Chris Nicholls located?

Chris is located in the United Kingdom.

How can I work with Chris Nicholls as my therapist?

You can work with Chris Nicholls through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Chris Nicholls work with international clients?

Chris Nicholls does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Chris Nicholls cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyGriefSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityCancerCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsControl issuesDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyEmotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

5+ years

Licensed

See below

Languages

English

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