- Client-centred approach
- Explores meaning
- Works in English
About Chris
Chris Orton is a counsellor who helps people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, grief or big life changes. He supports clients who are struggling with relationships, self-esteem, identity questions including LGBT and gender dysphoria, and a wide range of emotional concerns such as trauma, anger, eating issues and compassion fatigue. He works in English and accepts international clients. Chris holds BACP registration and practices from the United Kingdom.
Chris uses a straightforward, person-centred way of working. He listens closely to how someone experiences their life and helps them name what is causing pain. Conversations focus on feelings and thoughts so clients can find clearer ways to respond to difficult situations and make changes they choose for themselves.
He also draws on existential ideas that ask questions about meaning, values and the life someone wants to lead. This can be helpful when people face uncertainty, loss or identity questions, and when they want to explore deeper personal meaning alongside practical coping.
Chris believes the relationship between counsellor and client is central. He aims to be present, non-judgemental and reliably alongside people as they work at the pace they prefer. He pays attention to both internal experiences and external pressures that affect wellbeing.
He trained at postgraduate level in counselling and psychotherapy and has three years of practice experience, including work in a university counselling service. His approach is influenced by humanistic and experiential traditions, kept simple and focused on what helps each person most.
How client-centred and existential ideas work online
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on offering a non-judgemental, listening relationship. The counsellor aims to reflect what someone says so they feel heard and can better understand their feelings. This approach helps when people need to build confidence, work on self-esteem, or untangle relationship worries.Existential Therapy looks at questions of meaning, choice and values. It helps when someone faces life changes, grief, identity questions or feelings of emptiness. The approach encourages people to think about what matters to them and which steps they might take next.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss needs, goals and preferences and help decide whether a client-centred, existential, or blended way of working is best. This is a collaborative process and the plan can be adjusted as therapy continues.
Practical benefits of online therapy can include fitting sessions into a busy week and reducing travel time. Online sessions can make it easier to keep regular appointments, manage check-ins between commitments, or choose a quieter setting that suits the person. The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Registered or accredited professionals, including counsellors, often use online work to help people keep therapy sustainable alongside everyday life.
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Experience
3+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Chris help with?
He supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief and changes in life. He also works with issues such as relationship difficulties, body image, trauma and questions around gender and sexuality.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His work is mainly client-centred and existential in style. He listens closely, reflects what clients experience and helps them explore meaning and choices in their life.
What is his professional background?
He trained at postgraduate level in counselling and psychotherapy and has three years of practice experience, including time in a university counselling service.
Where is he based and what credential does he hold?
He works from the United Kingdom and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP.
Can I see him if I live outside the UK?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire, then schedule according to therapist availability.