Chris Nicholls, BACP

Chris Nicholls is a counsellor who focuses on helping people work through issues like jealousy alongside anxiety, stress, grief and relationship concerns. He writes in a warm, down-to-earth way and aims to walk alongside clients as they talk about what is hard for them. Chris uses a team approach where the client helps steer the pace and focus of each session.

He has five years of experience and has carried out more than 3,000 sessions. That practical time in therapy informs how he adapts session style to individual needs. He often supports people dealing with trauma, bereavement, addiction, ADHD and the pressures of caring for someone who is ill.

Chris trained at master's level in Emotionally-Focused Therapy, which underpins much of his work and offers a clear framework for attending to feelings and close relationships. He also works in a person-centred way and draws on solution-focused and mindfulness ideas when they fit the person in front of him.

Sessions are described as warm and interactive. The client guides the tempo and priorities, while Chris offers questions, reflection and practical steps where useful. He aims to be non-judgemental and supportive throughout the work.

Seeking help takes courage, and Chris frames therapy as a process of change people take together. Prospective clients are invited to read reviews and consider whether his collaborative style matches their needs.

How these approaches translate to online counselling

Client-Centred Therapy in his practice means the counsellor follows the client's lead, listens closely and reflects back what matters to you. This approach helps when people need space to process feelings and make sense of relationship challenges.

Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on emotions and how they shape close connections. In plain terms this approach helps people notice patterns in feelings and reactions, which can be useful for jealousy and intimacy-related concerns.

Mindfulness Therapy brings attention to present-moment experience and simple exercises to reduce reactivity. It can help with anxiety, sleep problems and stress by building steadier attention and self-soothing skills.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will help you choose techniques based on your needs, goals and what feels workable. That decision is collaborative and can change as therapy progresses.

If you plan to have sessions online, check which formats are currently offered before booking. Confirming options lets you pick times and a style that fit daily life, such as scheduling around work, reducing travel time or choosing a shorter check-in when days are busy. Registered and accredited professionals can adapt these approaches for remote sessions so the work still feels practical and goal-focused.