Chris Sergeant

Chris Sergeant is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, anger and relationship difficulties. He also supports people dealing with addiction, trauma, grief and struggles with self-esteem. He is based in the United Kingdom and is registered with the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP).

Chris trained with LIFE-FORCE in Colchester and holds a Diploma in Integrative Counselling. He describes an integrative way of working, which means he draws on different methods to suit each person rather than using a single fixed approach. Sessions aim to be practical and straightforward, with space to talk and consider options.

Clients come for a range of concerns, from alcohol dependence and past sexual abuse to family disputes and cultural identity worries. He also works with people coping with intimacy issues, parenting strain, career crossroads and feelings of emptiness. Practical themes such as control issues, codependency and infidelity are part of his listed focus areas.

His style mixes listening with structured techniques when useful. That can include looking at thought patterns, exploring early relationship influences or using hypnotherapy where appropriate. The goal is to find approaches that actually help the person make changes in day-to-day life.

People considering therapy are invited to choose a Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire. Appointments are then scheduled according to availability and the therapist will discuss which ways of working suit the person's needs.

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person's experience. The counsellor offers acceptance and reflection to help people clarify their feelings and decide what matters to them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the connections between thoughts, feelings and actions and uses practical exercises to shift unhelpful patterns. That approach is often used for anxiety, stress and anger issues.

Finding the right mix is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and suggest approaches that fit the person's situation. This is a collaborative process and methods can be adapted over time as needs change.

Practical benefits of online work include fitting therapy into a busy week and saving travel time. Online sessions can make it easier to keep a regular routine and to have shorter check-ins between in-person appointments if needed. Confirm the session options available before booking so arrangements match your schedules and technical needs.