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Chris Orton, BACP

Chris Orton is a counsellor who offers calm, non-judgemental support for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety or life changes.

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Self esteem
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About Chris

Chris Orton is a counsellor who offers calm, non-judgemental support for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety or life changes. He works in a way that helps people talk through painful feelings and confusing situations. His aim is to help clients understand patterns that get in the way and find more manageable ways of living.

He uses a person-centred approach that focuses on the client’s experience and choices. That means conversations are led by what matters to the client, at a pace they set.

Background and approach

He also draws on existential ideas to look at meaning, values and how people make sense of difficult events. Chris trained at postgraduate level in counselling and psychotherapy and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. He has around three years of experience and has worked in a university counselling service before moving to independent practice.

That background means he is used to talking with people from many different walks of life. Common issues he supports include anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, self-esteem, grief, trauma and difficulties linked to identity such as gender dysphoria and LGBT concerns. He also works with practical strains like career stress, compassion fatigue and parenting-related pressures.

Sessions are conversational and focused on understanding what is happening for the client. Chris aims to build a trusting working relationship, listen carefully and help people make changes that feel meaningful to them.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	396011	June 2026

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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
Relationship issues
Self esteem
Depression
Coping with life changes
LGBT
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Eating disorders
Anger management
Career difficulties
Compassion fatigue
ADHD
Abandonment
Avoidant personality
Blended family issues
Body image
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Emptiness
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Fatherhood issues
Forgiveness
Gender dysphoria
Guilt and shame
Impulsivity
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Men's issues
Midlife crisis
Multicultural concerns
Prejudice and discrimination
Self-harm
Self-love
Sexual assault and abuse
Social anxiety and phobia
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

Ways of working Chris names

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How Chris’s approaches work online

Client-centred therapy focuses on the client’s own experience and choices. In practice this means conversations follow what matters to the client, with the counsellor listening closely and reflecting back what they hear. This approach helps when people want support to clarify feelings, improve self-esteem or make decisions.

Existential therapy looks at questions of meaning, values and responsibility. It helps people dealing with life changes, uncertainty or a sense of emptiness by exploring what matters to them and how they want to live. Both approaches work well together because one focuses on immediate experience and the other on wider life questions.

Finding the right fit is part of the work. Chris will discuss different ways of working and agree what feels most helpful. He aims to make decisions about approach, pace and focus together with each client so sessions match their goals and preferences.

Online formats - video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text messaging - make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. Video is useful for face-to-face conversation, phone can be better when bandwidth is limited, and chat or messaging suits shorter check-ins or people who prefer not to be on camera. These options increase flexibility and help people attend sessions from wherever is most convenient for them.

Frequently asked

What kinds of concerns can be discussed?

Chris helps people with stress, anxiety, depression and relationship or intimacy issues. He also supports those facing grief, trauma, identity concerns and work-related strain.

What is the therapy style like?

Sessions are client-centred and conversational, with the client guiding the pace and topics. Existential ideas are used when looking at meaning, values and life choices.

What background does the counsellor have?

He trained at postgraduate level in counselling and psychotherapy and has about three years of practice experience, including work in a university counselling service.

Where is the counsellor based?

Chris is based in the United Kingdom and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English and Chris also accepts international clients.

How can I attend sessions remotely?

He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How is cost handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

What do I do to begin therapy?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.