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Christine Gerstenberger, BACP

Christine Gerstenberger uses gentle, person-centred methods to help people facing stress, anxiety, depression and other difficult life issues.

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About Christine

Christine Gerstenberger uses gentle, person-centred methods to help people facing stress, anxiety, depression and other difficult life issues. She is a BACP counsellor with five years of practice in the United Kingdom. Christine focuses on listening and tailoring sessions to each person’s needs.

She aims to make the first steps toward change feel manageable and supported. Christine works with many concerns that affect day-to-day life. She helps people with low mood, overwhelm, panic and sleep problems.

Background and approach

She also supports those dealing with grief, relationship and communication problems, eating issues, anger, and questions about life purpose. Her approach draws on therapies that teach practical skills. That includes cognitive behavioural techniques to notice unhelpful thoughts, mindfulness to steady attention, and acceptance and commitment ideas to clarify values and take action.

Attachment-based ideas are used to understand patterns in relationships and communication. Sessions are shaped around what each person brings. Christine explains options and helps individuals try different ways of working.

She encourages pacing changes so people can build confidence without becoming overwhelmed. Christine offers online formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text messaging. People can use these to fit sessions around work or family life and to choose what feels most manageable.

She supports clients through small steps toward clearer goals and steadier day-to-day functioning.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	392056	September 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 Christine lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Grief
Self esteem
Depression
ADHD
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Eating disorders
Sleeping disorders
Anger management
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Coping with life changes
Coaching
Compassion fatigue
Attachment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
Dissociation
Emptiness
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Isolation / loneliness
Life purpose
Mood disorders
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Phobias
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-harm
Self-love
Social anxiety and phobia
Trichotillomania
Workplace issues

Ways of working Christine names

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How Christine’s approaches work online

Christine blends cognitive behavioural techniques with acceptance and commitment ideas to help people manage thoughts and take meaningful action. CBT focuses on spotting and changing unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns, which can ease anxiety, panic attacks and phobias. Acceptance and commitment therapy helps people clarify what matters to them and take steps toward those values, useful for depression, motivation and life purpose.

Attachment-based ideas are also part of her work. These approaches look at how early relationships shape expectations and communication today, helping people notice patterns in relationships and improve how they relate to others. Together these methods give practical tools and clearer ways to understand feelings and reactions.

Finding the right method is collaborative. The therapist will discuss options and try different techniques based on a person’s goals and preferences. That means methods can be adjusted over time so work stays focused on what helps most.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to receive care. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when bandwidth permits. Phone sessions can be useful when a camera is not wanted or when internet speed is lower. Live chat and text messaging suit short check-ins, ongoing support between sessions or when typing feels easier than speaking. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into a busy life while exploring the approaches above with a registered professional.

Frequently asked

What issues does she help with?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression and low self-esteem. Other areas include grief, sleep and eating difficulties, anger, ADHD and mood disorders.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is person-centred and practical. She combines talking, skill-building and mindfulness to help people manage feelings and make changes.

What experience does she bring?

She has five years of experience working with a broad range of concerns. That time has included supporting people through life changes, relationship issues and emotional distress.

What professional registration does she hold and where is she based?

She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and works in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted. She works with people located in the United Kingdom.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can be taken by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging. Different formats suit different practical needs and schedules.

How do fees and bookings work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. To start, use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule according to therapist availability.