Chris Stavri, BACP

Chris Stavri is a counsellor with 22 years of experience who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems and addiction. He also supports people struggling with grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping problems, anger and career pressures. Chris holds BACP accreditation, which he uses to inform his work in the United Kingdom.

He writes and teaches about personal change, and has authored a self-help book on psychological and spiritual development. In sessions he keeps the tone warm and non-judgemental. He encourages honest conversation so people can understand themselves better and make different choices.

Chris takes a broad view of wellbeing that includes emotional, physical and spiritual aspects. He looks at patterns such as attachment and codependency, and helps people facing challenges like abandonment, blended family issues, body image concerns and caregiving stress. He also works with people exploring kink and alternative sex culture as part of their intimacy questions.

Therapy usually focuses on practical steps people can try between meetings. Techniques draw on approaches such as acceptance and commitment therapy, cognitive behavioural work and client-centred listening. Sessions often involve reflection, gentle challenge and planning small experiments to change unhelpful habits.

Many people come with complex or overlapping problems. Chris aims to build understanding of those patterns first, then agree clear, manageable goals. He invites collaboration, and frames counselling as a step-by-step process towards better decision making and greater self-awareness.

Therapeutic approaches and how they fit online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without being driven by them. It focuses on values and small actions that add meaning and direction. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy looks at patterns of thought and behaviour and offers straightforward strategies to change them, which can help with anxiety, sleep and low mood.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss the problem, goals and personal preferences and then propose a way forward. This is a collaborative process and adjustments are made as understanding grows.

If you plan to try online therapy, check which session formats are currently offered before booking. Many people find online sessions easier to fit into a busy week because they reduce travel time and can be scheduled around work or childcare. Online work also makes it simple to use practical tools between meetings, such as worksheets or recorded exercises, and can suit people who prefer shorter check-ins or who need to avoid being on camera for parts of a session.