Counsellor profile
Chris Sergeant, BACP
United Kingdom
Independent counsellor - Anger and Relationships
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- CredentialsBACP
- RegistrationBACP, United Kingdom / 30028
- Experience13 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationUnited Kingdom
About
- Client centred
- Cognitive behavioural
- Hypnotherapy options
About Chris
Chris Sergeant is an independent counsellor registered and accredited by the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP). He has 13 years of experience working with adults on problems such as stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, family issues, anger, addictions and grief. Sessions are aimed at helping people talk through what is happening and find clearer ways to cope.
He uses a practical integrative approach, drawing on a few therapy styles to suit the person in front of him. That can mean listening in a client-centred way, using cognitive behavioural techniques to challenge thinking patterns, or exploring deeper life patterns that connect past and present. Hypnotherapy and systemic ideas may also be part of the work when they seem helpful.
In conversation he aims to keep things straightforward and focused. People tend to work on specific struggles such as controlling frustration, dealing with relationship anger, managing addiction cravings, or reducing overwhelming stress. He also helps with longer standing themes like family of origin problems, feelings of emptiness, abandonment issues and midlife questions.
Sessions can address practical skills as well as emotional understanding. That may involve learning ways to pause and respond differently, testing out new patterns, and looking at how relationships influence feelings. Chris also supports work around career decisions, intimacy issues and cultural identity concerns.
Work is offered in English and is for adults. The therapist does not take international clients. To begin, people are generally invited to complete a short matching questionnaire and book an initial session through the service.
How sessions work
How his approaches work online
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters to the person. It helps people feel heard and to clarify what they want to change.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions. It is practical and useful for issues like anger at work, anxiety and some patterns of low self-esteem.
Psychodynamic work explores recurring patterns and how past experience connects with current feelings and relationships. It can help when themes such as abandonment, family of origin issues or persistent emptiness keep returning.
Finding the right mix is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to decide which approaches fit the client’s goals and preferences. That may mean using short CBT exercises in one session and deeper psychodynamic reflection in another.
Confirm the specific session formats before booking, as the biography does not list them explicitly. In general online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, avoid travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Some formats may also be better suited to quieter surroundings or reduced bandwidth, so check what options the therapist currently offers before scheduling.
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Experience
13+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family problems, anger, addictions, grief and related issues such as abandonment and codependency.
What is his therapy style?
He practises an integrative style, combining client-centred listening with CBT, psychodynamic and systemic ideas and sometimes hypnotherapy.
How much experience does he have?
He has 13 years of experience working with adults on a range of emotional and relationship issues.
What are his credentials and location?
He is registered and accredited by the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP) and works in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A registration can be checked with the body that issued it.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.