Christopher Atkinson, NCPS

Christopher Atkinson is a counsellor with NCPS and over 14 years of experience working in the UK. He focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety and the effects of trauma and loss. He aims to support people who want more balance and clearer ways to cope with life’s pressures.

Clients find he keeps things straightforward and respectful. He starts by listening to each person’s story and building a sense of safety in the room. From there he helps people identify practical steps they can try between sessions to test what works.

Christopher bases his work on Client-Centred Therapy, which means the person in front of him guides the pace and goals. He encourages people to use their own strengths when facing difficult feelings like grief, anger or low self‑esteem. This includes supporting those living with chronic illness, chronic pain or other long‑term health challenges.

He also brings experience with relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting concerns, addictions and neurodiversity needs such as ADHD and autism. Christopher pays attention to how life events and caregiving roles affect mood and day-to-day coping.

Sessions are practical and human. Expect calm listening, straightforward questions and encouragement to try small changes. The aim is to help people feel clearer about next steps and more able to manage stress and difficult emotions.

How client-centred approaches work online

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and responding to the person in front of the counsellor. It’s about giving people space to tell their story and deciding together what matters most. This approach can help with anxiety, grief, relationship worries and the strains of long‑term health challenges.

Working out which methods are most helpful is part of the process. The therapist will talk with the client about their needs, goals and practical preferences. Together they decide on pace, tasks between sessions and what to focus on in future meetings.

If you prefer remote appointments, confirm the available session formats before booking since these are not specified in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving or travel, and it can reduce time spent getting to appointments. Some people use shorter check-ins between longer sessions or choose audio-only conversations when viewing a screen is tiring. The counsellor will help tailor sessions so they fit day-to-day life and the client’s energy levels.