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- Client-Centred Therapy
- Existential Therapy
- Works with LGBT concerns
About Chris
Chris Orton is a BACP counsellor in the United Kingdom with three years of clinical experience. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and self-esteem difficulties, and supports a wide range of other concerns including trauma, grief, eating and gender dysphoria. Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
Chris uses a person-centred approach. He focuses on really hearing how someone experiences their world and helping them name what they feel. That practical attention helps people make sense of repeating patterns and decide what they want to change.
He also draws on existential ideas. That means talking about life events, meaning, responsibility and how wider social forces can affect personal wellbeing. Conversations may examine how external problems shape emotions and behaviour as well as what can be done about them in daily life.
In sessions Chris stays present and works alongside each person at a pace they choose. He encourages honest reflection about feelings, relationships and actions. The work aims to increase self-understanding so people can try different ways of living that feel more satisfying.
Before private practice he worked in a university counselling service where he supported a diverse student group. He trained to postgraduate level in counselling and psychotherapy and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
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How his approaches shape online work
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on being listened to without judgement. Online work using this approach means time to describe feelings and life events while the counsellor checks understanding and reflects what they hear. It suits people wanting steady, attentive listening and clearer self-awareness.Existential Therapy looks at meaning, choice and how broader social pressures influence life. Online sessions using existential ideas help people talk about values, responsibility and how to live in ways that feel more authentic. This can be useful for dilemmas about identity, career and relationships.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. The counsellor will work collaboratively to decide which methods fit a person’s needs, goals and preferences. That choice is reviewed as work progresses rather than fixed at the start.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find remote sessions help fit therapy around work, study and family commitments, reduce travel time, and make it easier to book shorter check-ins when needed. Registered or accredited professionals and other therapists commonly offer remote work to make regular appointments easier to arrange.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What issues does he commonly help with?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and self-esteem difficulties, plus areas such as trauma, grief, eating concerns, ADHD and gender dysphoria.
What therapeutic style does he use?
He practises client-centred work and existential approaches, focusing on listening, personal meaning and how wider social factors affect wellbeing.
How many years has he been practising?
He has three years of experience working as a counsellor and psychotherapist.
What professional credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is registered with the BACP and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
International clients are accepted.
What does therapy cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.