Chris Sergeant , BACP

Chris Sergeant is an independent, qualified counsellor registered and accredited by the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP). He holds a Diploma in Integrative Counselling from LIFE-FORCE, Colchester and brings 13 years of experience working with adults and couples across a wide range of issues.

As an integrative practitioner, Chris adapts his approach to suit each person's needs, blending techniques from different therapeutic models rather than relying on a single method. This flexible way of working helps him address presenting concerns in a manner tailored to the client's personality, history and goals.

Clients seek support for matters including stress and anxiety, relationship and family difficulties, anger and low self-esteem, addiction and trauma, grief and intimacy-related issues, as well as parenting, career and midlife transitions. He also focuses on themes such as abandonment, codependency, control issues, infidelity and family of origin problems. Chris aims to create a collaborative space where individuals and couples can explore patterns, build coping skills and work toward clearer direction in their lives.

Therapeutic approaches and online support with Chris Sergeant

Chris combines client-centered work and evidence-based techniques to meet each person's needs. Client-centered therapy focuses on providing an accepting, nonjudgmental space where the client guides the pace and content of sessions; it is useful for building self-understanding and resilience. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns and introduces practical strategies to manage anxiety, low mood and stress. Hypnotherapy can support access to deeper patterns of thought and habit and is sometimes used alongside other approaches to address issues such as addiction or habit change.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Chris works collaboratively with clients to identify which methods feel most appropriate for their goals and preferences, and he adapts the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility for busy lives. Through video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, clients can engage in therapy from home or other convenient locations, making it easier to fit regular sessions into work, family and travel commitments while maintaining continuity of care with licensed professionals and therapists.