Christopher Macdonald, BACP
Christopher Macdonald BACP-registered counsellor
- Online therapy
- Adults and children
- International clients accepted
About Christopher Macdonald
Christopher Macdonald is a BACP-registered counsellor based in the United Kingdom with eight years of direct experience supporting people through a wide range of life and mental health challenges. He has worked with adults, teenagers and children in one-to-one and group settings, helping clients navigate issues such as stress, anxiety, relationship and parenting concerns, trauma and bereavement, low self-esteem, sleep problems and depression. He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), which reflects his commitment to professional practice and ongoing development.
His clinical journey began working in an NHS mental health day centre and with the charity Mind, where he supported recovery-focused work and used WRAP - Wellness Recovery Action Planning - to help people build personalised coping strategies. Volunteer counselling with Place2Be in a primary school added early-intervention experience and deepened his appreciation for how childhood experiences influence later wellbeing. These roles have shaped a practical, hopeful approach to therapy.
Grounded in person-centred training, Christopher places the client at the heart of the work and treats each person as the expert on their own life. He integrates elements from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness to tailor interventions to individual needs. Now working online, he offers flexible sessions via video, phone, live chat and text-based messaging and collaborates with clients to set goals and develop strategies for lasting change.
His clinical journey began working in an NHS mental health day centre and with the charity Mind, where he supported recovery-focused work and used WRAP - Wellness Recovery Action Planning - to help people build personalised coping strategies. Volunteer counselling with Place2Be in a primary school added early-intervention experience and deepened his appreciation for how childhood experiences influence later wellbeing. These roles have shaped a practical, hopeful approach to therapy.
Grounded in person-centred training, Christopher places the client at the heart of the work and treats each person as the expert on their own life. He integrates elements from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness to tailor interventions to individual needs. Now working online, he offers flexible sessions via video, phone, live chat and text-based messaging and collaborates with clients to set goals and develop strategies for lasting change.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Additional Focus Areas
Attachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Mindfulness Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Christopher Macdonald have?
Christopher Macdonald has eight years of clinical experience.
Is Christopher Macdonald a registered therapist?
Yes. He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
In which languages does Christopher Macdonald provide therapy?
He provides therapy in English.
Where is Christopher Macdonald located?
He is based in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Christopher Macdonald as my therapist?
Sessions can be arranged through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Christopher Macdonald work with international clients?
Yes, he works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Christopher Macdonald cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as 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, click the 'Start Therapy' button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
To begin, interested individuals can click the 'Start Therapy' button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match them with a therapist. Depending on availability, a first session can then be scheduled and may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic approaches used in online sessions
Christopher draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients clarify what matters most to them and build psychological flexibility - practical steps that can reduce the hold of difficult thoughts and feelings and support movement toward valued goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns and to develop more effective coping strategies for issues such as anxiety, low mood and sleep problems. His person-centred training prioritises a warm, nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship where the client is seen as the expert on their own experience and the therapist offers empathy and support.Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Christopher works collaboratively to decide which methods best suit each person's needs, goals and preferences. Registered professionals and therapists use these approaches in flexible ways to match the individual.
Online therapy with Christopher is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and circumstances. These options make it easier to access regular support from home or elsewhere, helping clients maintain continuity of care while balancing other commitments.
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