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Christiane Alfred, BACP

Christiane Alfred offers calm, straightforward support for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety or life changes.

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About Christiane

Christiane Alfred offers calm, straightforward support for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety or life changes. She works with individuals aged 16 and over who want help with self-esteem, low mood, parenting concerns or clashes within the family. Her style is practical and warm, aimed at making the first step feel manageable rather than daunting.

She draws on three complementary approaches to shape sessions to each person. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person as they are.

Background and approach

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy looks at how thoughts and behaviours keep problems going and teaches ways to try things differently. Psychodynamic ideas help uncover patterns from earlier relationships that continue to affect daily life. Christiane has three years of counselling and psychotherapy experience in the United Kingdom and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.

That background informs a reflective yet down-to-earth way of working. Sessions aim to be a space where worries can be named and practical options explored. She accepts people who speak English or Shona and is able to work with clients based outside the UK.

Online options are offered so conversations can fit around busy lives. Christiane encourages starting with a simple conversation about what someone hopes to change and how they prefer to work. Clients commonly bring worries such as depression, relationship strain, parenting pressures, identity questions, career decisions or feelings of isolation.

Christiane focuses on helping people find clearer choices and small, achievable steps toward feeling steadier.

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Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	412523	April 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

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Therapy approaches and how online sessions help

Christiane uses Client-Centred Therapy to prioritise listening and understanding. This approach helps people feel heard and supported while they talk through their concerns and decide what matters most to them.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, which looks at how thoughts and actions keep problems going. CBT offers practical tools and small experiments to reduce anxiety, lift low mood, and change unhelpful habits.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Christiane will discuss goals and preferences and adapt methods to suit each person. The choice of approach is collaborative and can change as needs evolve.

Online therapy gives practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when that feels helpful. Phone sessions work well for shorter check-ins or when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text-based messaging suit people who prefer writing or need support that fits around a busy day. These options make it easier to keep continuity and try therapy without disrupting work, study or family life.

Frequently asked

What types of concerns does Christiane help with?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem and coping with life changes, plus family and relationship issues and parenting worries.

What style of therapy can I expect?

Sessions are collaborative and practical, using Client-Centred listening alongside Cognitive Behavioural and psychodynamic ideas to talk through problems and try new ways of coping.

How much experience does she have?

Christiane has three years of counselling and psychotherapy work experience in the United Kingdom.

What credentials and location apply?

She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and practises from the United Kingdom.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English and Shona.

What session formats are available?

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

How much do sessions cost?

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

How do I begin working with her?

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