Chris Nicholls, BACP
Emotion-focused, person-centred therapist
- BACP registered
- Five years experience
- Online therapy options
About Chris Nicholls
Chris Nicholls is a therapist with five years of practice and more than 3,000 client sessions. Over that time he has developed a flexible approach that adapts to the individual needs of each person he works with and aims to make therapy a collaborative process rather than a one-way intervention.
He brings a breadth of experience supporting people through anxiety, bereavement, trauma, illness, ADHD and the stresses faced by carers of terminally ill loved ones. His style is warm and interactive, with an emphasis on the client setting the pace and priorities for sessions. He works from a nonjudgemental stance and focuses on supporting clients to explore what matters most to them.
Chris holds a masters degree in Emotion Focused Therapy, which underpins his practice with specialist training in working with emotional patterns and attachment-related concerns. He is also BACP registered - BACP is the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, a professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the United Kingdom. In practice he draws on person-centred principles while integrating elements of solution-focused work and cognitive behavioural approaches to ensure care can be tailored to a wide range of issues and goals.
He brings a breadth of experience supporting people through anxiety, bereavement, trauma, illness, ADHD and the stresses faced by carers of terminally ill loved ones. His style is warm and interactive, with an emphasis on the client setting the pace and priorities for sessions. He works from a nonjudgemental stance and focuses on supporting clients to explore what matters most to them.
Chris holds a masters degree in Emotion Focused Therapy, which underpins his practice with specialist training in working with emotional patterns and attachment-related concerns. He is also BACP registered - BACP is the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, a professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the United Kingdom. In practice he draws on person-centred principles while integrating elements of solution-focused work and cognitive behavioural approaches to ensure care can be tailored to a wide range of issues and goals.
Areas of Expertise
Also Specializes In
AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityCancerCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsControl issuesDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Mindfulness Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Chris Nicholls have?
Chris Nicholls has five years of clinical experience and has conducted more than 3,000 therapy sessions.
Is Chris Nicholls a registered therapist?
Yes. Holds these credentials: BACP.
In which languages does Chris Nicholls provide therapy?
English.
Where is Chris Nicholls located?
United Kingdom.
How can I work with Chris Nicholls as my therapist?
You can work with Chris Nicholls through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Chris Nicholls work with international clients?
Chris Nicholls does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Chris Nicholls cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Emotion-Focused and Client-Centred Online Support
Chris Nicholls combines approaches that aim to help clients understand emotions, find practical steps forward, and shape a therapeutic relationship around each person’s needs. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) is used to explore emotional patterns and attachment dynamics, helping people make sense of strong feelings and their impact on relationships. Client-Centred Therapy emphasises empathy and the client controlling the pace of work, offering a supportive space for people to be heard and understood. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on practical goals and small, achievable changes, useful for clients who want a forward-looking, goal-oriented process.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey and Chris works collaboratively with clients to identify which methods fit their needs, goals and preferences. He adapts sessions over time so the approach evolves as progress is made.
Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, which provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats can make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives, access support from home, and choose the style of communication that feels most helpful.