- Person-centred
- Existential influence
- Cross-cultural interest
About Chris
Chris Orton is a counsellor who offers a calm, non-judgemental space for people feeling overwhelmed. He listens closely and helps clients talk through the thoughts and feelings that are causing distress. He uses a person-centred way of working that keeps the client's pace and priorities at the centre of sessions.
Chris focuses on helping people build greater self-understanding so they can change patterns that no longer serve them. He pays attention to both internal struggles and external pressures from society that affect wellbeing. This includes areas such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, family matters and identity-related concerns.
In sessions he aims to be present and empathic, following the client’s lead while offering gentle challenge when it may help. Work often involves exploring emotions, beliefs and patterns of behaviour to uncover why problems persist and what might shift them. Clients decide how deep to go and at what pace.
Chris holds BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and completed postgraduate training in counselling and psychotherapy. Before private practice he worked in a university counselling service, where he supported a diverse student group and developed an interest in cross-cultural work.
His approach draws on client-centred and existential ideas, alongside humanistic methods that honour individual difference. This combination is used to help people move from feeling stuck to finding more personally meaningful ways of living.
How client-centred and existential ideas work online
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the relationship in the room. The counsellor offers active listening, warmth and acceptance so people can say what matters to them and find their own solutions. This approach helps with feelings of low self-esteem, difficulty making decisions and everyday emotional struggles.Existential Therapy looks at meaning, choice and responsibility. It helps people facing life changes, questions about identity or feelings of emptiness by encouraging honest reflection on values and what gives life purpose. Together with a client-centred stance, it supports people to make practical changes that fit their values.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Chris will collaborate with each person to decide which ideas and exercises suit their goals and preferences. He listens to how you experience things and adjusts the way you work together as understanding grows.
Session formats are not specified here, so please confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also makes it simpler for international clients to connect without rearranging local commitments, while the practical set-up for sessions will be agreed before you begin.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does Chris address?
He works with a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, grief, trauma, identity-related worries and work stress.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Chris uses a client-centred stance that follows the person's lead and an existential perspective that looks at meaning and life choices. Sessions tend to be reflective and paced to the client.
How much experience does he have?
He has three years of practice experience, including time working in a university counselling service with a diverse student group.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is registered with the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I work with him from outside the UK?
International clients are accepted; confirm any practical details and scheduling when you start the process.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What do I do to begin sessions?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.