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Christine McInnes, BACP

Christine McInnes is a BACP registered counsellor who helps people facing addiction, relationship and family difficulties, trauma, and grief.

Addictions
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
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About Christine

Christine McInnes is a BACP registered counsellor who helps people facing addiction, relationship and family difficulties, trauma, and grief. She writes plainly and listens closely, aiming to help clients notice their strengths and use them when life feels hard. Christine believes people already have what they need to move forward, and she works with them to build confidence and clearer choices.

Her approach focuses on accepting who you are and making sense of painful experiences.

Background and approach

Sessions are shaped around the person's needs rather than a fixed formula. Christine often helps people understand how past relationships affect current struggles and where patterns like codependency or control issues began. She draws on attachment-based ideas to look at how bonds form and how they can heal.

Psychodynamic thinking is used to explore deeper feelings and repeated patterns. Motivational interviewing supports people working through addiction or readiness to change. Christine has five years of clinical experience in the United Kingdom and works with worries such as abandonment, family of origin issues, chronic illness, caregiver stress, fertility and cancer-related concerns.

She takes a patient, respectful pace and helps people find practical steps that feel manageable. If someone prefers to talk rather than be judged, Christine offers a steady, empathetic space. She aims to help each person reconnect to their values and make choices that match what matters to them.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	397883	January 2027

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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.

Addictions
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Abandonment
Attachment issues
Cancer
Caregiver issues and stress
Chronic pain, illness, and disability
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Divorce and separation
Drug and alcohol addiction
Emptiness
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Fertility issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Hospice and end-of-life counselling
Infidelity
Intellectual disability
Life purpose
Men's issues
Midlife crisis
Money and financial issues
Narcissism
Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Post-traumatic stress
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Self-love
Sex addiction
Sexual assault and abuse
Sexuality
Women's issues
Workplace issues

Ways of working Christine names

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How therapeutic approaches work online

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early bonds shape current relationships and feelings. Online sessions use conversation to explore attachment patterns, helping people understand why they react a certain way and how to build more stable connections. Client-Centred Therapy emphasises listening and acceptance, giving people space to lead the conversation and discover their own answers. This approach is useful for building self-acceptance and clearer decision making. Motivational Interviewing helps people who are unsure about change, such as with addiction or health behaviours. The therapist uses focused questions to help someone weigh options and find reasons to move forward.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Christine will discuss which methods suit a person's goals and try different ways together. She treats the choice as collaborative, adjusting pace and focus based on what helps most in sessions.

Online therapy offers practical benefits such as flexibility and easier access. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions can fit into a busy day and require less bandwidth, while live chat or text messaging suit shorter check-ins or times when typing feels easier. These formats help people keep continuity of care and make it simpler to book regular sessions with registered or accredited professionals from wherever they are.

Frequently asked

What kinds of concerns can be addressed in sessions?

Christine works with addictions, relationship troubles, family conflict, trauma and grief. Additional focus areas include abandonment, attachment issues, chronic illness, caregiver stress and fertility concerns.

How would you describe the therapy style?

Her style is warm and collaborative, combining attachment-based, psychodynamic and motivational methods. Conversations aim to uncover patterns and find manageable steps forward.

What is Christine's professional background?

She has five years of counselling experience and uses that time to help people with complex emotional and relational issues. Her work draws on several therapy approaches to suit different needs.

Where does Christine practise and what credential does she hold?

She works in the United Kingdom and is registered with BACP. That registration is noted as BACP in her profile.

Can I work with her if I'm outside the UK?

Sessions are offered to international clients and are conducted in English. This allows people in other countries to access her counselling.

Which session formats are available online?

Christine offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. These options make it possible to choose what fits a person's routine and communication style.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions are provided through a subscription model. The subscription can be cancelled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin therapy?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule according to therapist availability. The matching process helps pair needs and preferences before sessions begin.