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Chris Holden, BACP

Chris Holden is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom with thirty years of experience.

About Chris

Chris Holden is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom with thirty years of experience. He focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety and addiction recovery. He also supports people working on self-esteem, confidence and career decisions.

He draws on a long background in training, leadership coaching and decision-making. That experience informs his work on communication, conflict resolution and handling high-pressure situations. Sessions are held in a calm, non-judgemental way so clients can talk openly about what matters to them.

Background and approach

Chris uses a person-centred counselling approach alongside practical coaching techniques. He helps people clarify choices, build resilience and make steady changes in daily life. Conversations cover simple, workable steps as well as deeper personal patterns.

Common topics include coping with life changes, dealing with loneliness, managing money worries and working through guilt or shame. He also supports those exploring fatherhood issues, attachment concerns and problems linked to addiction. Chris aims to work collaboratively, helping people set realistic goals and track progress.

He emphasises honest, straightforward conversation and tailored strategies rather than one-size-fits-all solutions.

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Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

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Focus areas and approaches

Everything Chris lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Coping with life changes
Attachment issues
Autism and Asperger Syndrome
Codependency
Communication problems
Control issues
Drug and alcohol addiction
Family problems
Fatherhood issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Isolation / loneliness
Life purpose
Men's issues
Midlife crisis
Money and financial issues
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Post-traumatic stress
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Sexuality
Social anxiety and phobia
Workplace issues

Practical approaches and how online sessions help

Chris uses a person-centred counselling approach that focuses on the client's own priorities. Sessions begin with listening and follow the client's pace to build understanding and self-awareness. This approach helps when people need to feel heard and make sense of their emotions. He also applies practical coaching techniques aimed at decision-making and goal setting. These techniques break larger problems into small steps and suit issues like career choices, building confidence or coping with life changes. The coach-style elements support measurable progress and clearer next steps. Finding the right blend of approaches is part of the work together. The therapist discusses options with the client and adapts methods to match personal needs, goals and preferences. This collaborative process helps shape a plan that feels doable and relevant. Online formats offer flexibility for busy lives. Video calls enable face-to-face conversation, while phone sessions work well for shorter check-ins or when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text-based messaging can fit into a busy day and allow brief, steady contact between longer sessions. These options make it easier to arrange regular work, keep momentum and choose what fits best for individual circumstances.

Frequently asked

What kinds of concerns can be raised in sessions?

Chris helps with stress, anxiety, addiction recovery, self-esteem and career-related worries. He also works on issues such as attachment, loneliness, fatherhood and financial stress.

How would you describe the therapy style?

Sessions mix person-centred counselling with practical coaching methods. The aim is to listen without judgement and to agree on clear, manageable steps forward.

What background does the therapist have?

He brings thirty years of experience in training, leadership coaching and decision-making. That background supports work on communication and high-stakes interactions.

Where is the counsellor based and what credential is held?

Chris is located in the United Kingdom and is BACP registered as supplied.

Are sessions available in other languages?

Sessions are offered in English only.

Which session formats are offered?

Work can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging. Different formats suit different practical needs and preferences.

How are fees and subscriptions handled?

Cost varies by location and therapist arrangement and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I start therapy?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule according to the therapist's availability.