- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Acceptance and ACT
About Chris
Chris Stavri is a BACP counsellor with 22 years of practice based in the United Kingdom. He works with young adults and others on common pressures such as stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, self-esteem and navigating life changes. He also addresses grief, trauma and addiction-related concerns.
Chris writes about psychological and spiritual development and brings that perspective into sessions. He aims to help people notice how their thoughts and patterns affect their choices. In practical terms he uses talk-based methods alongside evidence-informed approaches to help clients make changes that feel manageable.
Sessions are conversational and focused on the issues the client brings. He draws on approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to help people learn new ways of responding to unhelpful thoughts and feelings. Attachment-focused ideas also inform work around relationships and intimacy.
Clients can expect a straightforward style that looks at behaviour, feelings and relationships. Chris has written a self-help book and uses that experience to offer clear ideas and homework between sessions when helpful. He works in English and accepts international clients.
Over two decades of practice have covered many concerns, from parenting stress and caregiver burnout to career pressure and body image. He invites people to explore practical steps for change rather than quick fixes. To start, readers are asked to use the online options to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first meeting.
How his approaches can work online
Chris uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice painful thoughts without being driven by them and to act in line with their values. ACT can be useful for anxiety, stress and purpose-related worries.He also draws on Attachment-Based Therapy ideas to look at relationship patterns and how early connections influence current intimacy and communication. That work helps when attachment, abandonment or commitment issues are a concern.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Chris will work with each person to decide which methods suit their goals and preferences. That exploration is collaborative and may include trying different strategies across sessions.
Confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking, as the profile does not list specific formats. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around study, shifts or busy mornings. It can also allow a shorter check-in when energy or time is limited, or a camera-off option when bandwidth is low. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt homework, breathing or grounding exercises for an online setting so everyday practice fits into daily life.
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Experience
22+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he work with?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, self-esteem and life changes among other issues listed in his profile.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His sessions are conversational and practical, using talk-based work to identify patterns and small steps for change.
How much experience does he have?
He has 22 years of experience working with a wide range of emotional and relational concerns.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is listed with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with him if I live outside the UK?
Sessions are offered to international clients and are conducted in English.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session formats before booking as the profile does not specify them; check the online options when arranging a first appointment.
How does payment work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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