- Warm and interactive
- Trauma informed care
- Practical coping tools
About Christine
Christine Howell works from a client-centred stance that puts each person and their experience first. She explains things clearly and listens without judgement. Her manner is warm and interactive, helping people find practical ways through stress, anxiety, depression and relationship worries.
She has ten years' experience in mental and emotional health work. Over the last five years she has focused on sexual abuse and supporting non-abusing parents after a child has been harmed. She also has experience with primary, secondary and complex trauma, both recent and historic.
Christine helps people dealing with grief, identity concerns, low self-esteem and family conflict. She uses a mix of approaches tailored to the person in front of her, drawing on cognitive-behavioural ideas, existential and narrative perspectives, mindfulness work and psychodynamic thinking. This means sessions blend talking, reflection and practical strategies as needed.
Her style is compassionate and present. She aims to build a steady rapport that allows people to feel heard and to set meaningful goals. She describes therapy as a collaborative process where insight and action move together.
People who choose her can expect focused attention on their priorities, with plans shaped around everyday life. The emphasis is on clear steps to manage difficult emotions and to support recovery and growth over time.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online counselling
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening closely and offering empathy so people feel understood; online sessions allow this same conversational, person-led work to continue from wherever is easiest. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thought and behaviour and uses practical exercises; this works well online through shared worksheets, goal-setting and step-by-step plans. Existential Therapy helps people address meaning, choice and values in life and can be explored through reflective conversation and guided questioning during remote sessions.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That may mean trying one approach for a few sessions and adapting the plan as progress is made.
Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make sessions easier to fit into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people use camera-off calls or phone conversations if that helps them concentrate or manage bandwidth. Talk with the counsellor when arranging sessions to agree what will work best for day-to-day life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What difficulties does she help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship issues, grief and low self-esteem. Other areas include parenting strain, career concerns, ADHD and compassion fatigue.
What is her therapeutic approach and style?
Her work is client-centred and warm. She blends approaches such as cognitive-behavioural, existential, mindfulness and narrative methods to match individual needs.
How long has she been practising?
She has ten years' experience working in mental and emotional health and wellbeing, including focused work over recent years on sexual abuse and trauma.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is listed with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and payments arranged?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start a series of sessions?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.