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Christopher "Chris" Rice, BACP

Christopher "Chris" Rice is a counsellor who draws on four years of experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, grief and low self-esteem.

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About Christopher

Christopher "Chris" Rice is a counsellor who draws on four years of experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, grief and low self-esteem. He works from a straightforward, down-to-earth stance and aims to help people find more balance and meaning in everyday life. Chris lists BACP as his professional credential and practises in the United Kingdom.

He uses a mix of Client-Centred Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to shape sessions. That means conversations are led by the client's concerns, with practical CBT tools added when useful.

Background and approach

Sessions focus on clear steps a person can try between meetings as well as on what matters most to them. Chris has worked with people facing depression, panic and relationship worries, along with work stress, sleep problems and addictive behaviours. He also has experience supporting people affected by neurological conditions such as autism, ADHD, traumatic brain injury and epilepsy.

In the room he aims to be calm and direct. He helps people untangle patterns of thought and behaviour, set simple goals, and practise techniques that reduce symptoms and improve day-to-day functioning. The work is conversational rather than academic.

Sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat or text messaging. Costs vary by location and use a cancellable subscription model. To begin, a short matching questionnaire is completed and appointments are arranged according to therapist availability.

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Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	397463	October 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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Ways of working Christopher names

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How Chris uses approaches online

Client-Centred Therapy is built around the idea that you lead the conversation. The counsellor listens without judgement and reflects what they hear to help you make sense of your feelings and priorities. This approach is helpful for people who need space to talk through loss, life changes or feelings of emptiness.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy focuses on links between thoughts, feelings and actions. It uses practical exercises and simple techniques to test unhelpful thinking and change behaviours that keep problems going. CBT can be useful for anxiety, low mood, sleeping problems and managing repetitive worries.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Chris will discuss options and agree a plan together based on the issues, goals and what feels most comfortable. That collaborative decision can change over time as priorities shift.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging, giving flexibility for different routines. Video is good when visual contact helps the conversation, phone sessions suit lower bandwidth or when being off-screen is preferred, and live chat or text can be useful for shorter check-ins or when writing helps organise thoughts. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family life and other commitments while still keeping the focus on practical progress.

Frequently asked

What concerns does Chris commonly help with?

He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief and low self-esteem, plus relationship and sleep difficulties and addictive behaviours.

How would he describe his therapeutic style?

Chris combines Client-Centred Therapy with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, offering a listening, conversational style and practical tools to try between sessions.

What is his professional background?

He has four years of counselling experience working with a range of issues including mood disorders and neurological conditions such as autism and traumatic brain injury.

Where is he based and what credential does he hold?

He practises in the United Kingdom and lists BACP as his professional credential.

Can sessions be held in other languages or internationally?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.

Which session formats are available online?

Work can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How are costs structured for sessions?

Fees vary with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin therapy?

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