- Client-centred focus
- Solution-focused tools
- Supports life transitions
About Christine
Christine Porter is a counsellor who works from a client-centred perspective. She places the person at the heart of sessions and aims to create an environment where they feel heard and respected. She holds BACP as a credential and speaks English. Christine has four years of recent practice experience and is based in the United Kingdom.
Her main interests include relationship matters, grief, career concerns and coping with life changes. She also supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem and depression. Additional focus areas listed include abandonment, ageing and geriatric issues, autism and Asperger syndrome, caregiver stress, chronic pain and illness, and communication problems.
Christine uses Client-Centred Therapy alongside Solution-Focused Therapy. In sessions she invites people to set goals and to work collaboratively on practical steps. She describes therapy as teamwork and brings a variety of tools to help people move towards their aims.
Her background combines counselling and coaching qualifications gained in the early 2000s, with ongoing practice over recent years. Christine says she is drawn to work with people who are committed to change and who want to reconnect with their sense of self after difficult events.
Sessions are arranged through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. International clients are accepted. Prospective clients are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling, so arrangements can be made according to availability.
How Client-Centred and Solution-Focused Work Online
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person in front of the counsellor. The counsellor listens closely, reflects what they hear and follows the person's pace. This approach helps when someone needs a calm space to be understood and to rebuild confidence after hard events.Solution-Focused Therapy looks at small, practical steps that move a person toward their goals. The counsellor asks about exceptions, past successes and what a manageable next step might be. This approach can suit people who want clear, goal-oriented work for issues such as stress, relationship patterns or coping with change.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The counsellor will discuss options and agree what feels most helpful based on the person's needs and preferences. That conversation guides whether sessions lean more towards listening and exploration or toward short-term goal work.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week and reduce travel time. It can also allow shorter check-ins when a brief update is needed, or quieter sessions when less talking is helpful. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt their methods to suit each person's goals and day-to-day life.
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Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Christine commonly address?
She works with relationship issues, grief, career questions and coping with life changes, plus stress, anxiety, anger, self-esteem and depression.
What therapeutic style can I expect?
Her core style is Client-Centred Therapy, with Solution-Focused techniques used to set goals and identify practical steps.
What is her clinical background and experience?
Christine has four years of recent practice experience and a combined background in counselling and coaching from study in the early 2000s.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She lists BACP as her credential and practises from the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
International clients are accepted and sessions can be arranged to suit people living outside the United Kingdom.
Which session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time and fees vary with location and therapist arrangements.
How do I begin working with Christine?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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