Christine Porter, BACP

Christine Porter is a counsellor who draws on client-centred and solution-focused ways of working. She aims to create a warm, trusting space where people can talk about anxiety, depression and relationship difficulties. Christine also supports people dealing with grief, work stress and changes in life that have knocked their confidence.

She uses a straightforward, practical style and invites clients to set clear goals. Sessions are collaborative - the client and counsellor work as a team. Christine asks what each person wants from counselling and matches tools to those aims.

Christine has around four years of documented experience and holds BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy credential. Her work pays attention to self-esteem, boundaries and communication problems. She also helps people affected by chronic pain, illness and disability, and those facing caregiver strain.

Additional areas she often addresses include abandonment, fertility concerns, family of origin issues, ageing and geriatric matters, and aspects of neurodivergence such as autism and Asperger syndrome. She also supports people coping with isolation, guilt, shame and the aftermath of abuse.

Her practical toolkit includes person-centred counselling and solution-focused techniques, with influences from cognitive-behavioural ideas. Christine invites people of faith to bring their spiritual perspectives into sessions if that matters to them. To begin, clients choose the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire.

How her approaches translate to online counselling

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and understanding. The counsellor gives non-judgemental attention, reflects what is said and helps clients find their own solutions. This approach tends to suit people who need space to make sense of their feelings and rebuild confidence.

Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on practical steps and short-term goals. It helps people identify small changes that move them toward what they want. This approach can be useful for tackling specific problems like stress, communication issues or coping with life changes.

Deciding which approach to use is part of the process. The counsellor will work with the client to choose methods that match their needs, goals and preferences. That collaboration can include trying different tools and adjusting the plan as progress is made.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions around work, caregiving or mobility limits and can reduce travel time. It also allows for shorter check-ins and flexible scheduling to suit everyday life.