Counsellor profile
Chris Allen, BACP
United Kingdom
BACP counsellor - anger and relationships
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- CredentialsBACP
- RegistrationBACP, United Kingdom / 388900
- Experience3 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationUnited Kingdom
About
- Person-centred approach
- Men's emotional health
- Relationship issues
About Chris
Chris Allen is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom with three years of clinical practice. He has run his own practice for the past year and works with adults on a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, relationship and anger issues.
He aims to encourage men to talk about their experiences and feelings instead of holding things in until they build up. Sessions are conducted in a relaxed style that invites straightforward conversation. The emphasis is on listening and helping people name what they are feeling.
Chris uses a person-centred approach. That means the focus is on the client's own perspective and the therapist responds with genuineness and positive regard. He works alongside clients while they arrive at their own decisions about next steps.
Practical aims include dealing with past pain, coping with relationship breakups, and managing work-related loss or stress. Chris describes therapy as a space to understand recurring patterns, identify what matters, and make different choices going forward.
He also offers support around intimacy-related concerns, grief, addiction, LGBT issues, parenting and eating difficulties. Additional areas he pays attention to include communication problems, commitment and control issues, and feelings of emptiness or guilt. People who want plain, direct conversation about these topics may find his style straightforward and accessible.
How sessions work
How client-centred work adapts to online therapy
Chris practises client-centred therapy, which means he pays attention to the person's own experience and follows their lead. In practice this involves open listening, reflecting what the client says, and supporting them to reach their own conclusions. This approach can help with relationship difficulties, anger, grief and low mood by making space to name feelings and patterns.Client-centred work is straightforward to carry into remote sessions because the focus is on dialogue and understanding rather than specific tasks. The therapist and client can try different ways of working together and decide what fits best. This is a collaborative process where goals, pace and methods are agreed together as therapy progresses.
Session formats are not specified in the supplied profile, so please confirm the available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or remove travel time so people can keep appointments around work or family commitments. Registered or accredited professionals often find remote sessions useful for maintaining continuity of care and for handling practical life constraints while working on issues such as anger and relationship stress.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Which concerns does he help with?
He works with depression, anxiety, relationship problems, grief, anger and related issues such as intimacy concerns, addictions and family problems.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses a person-centred approach that focuses on the client's perspective and supports people to find their own solutions through open conversation.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has three years of clinical practice and has run his own business for the past year.
What professional credential does he hold?
He is registered with the BACP as stated in his profile.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the profile does not list specific formats.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin with him?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A registration can be checked with the body that issued it.
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