Chris Stavri , BACP

Chris Stavri is a United Kingdom based psychotherapist and author with 22 years of clinical experience. He is the author of the self-help book "Know You Can Change: A Path to Psychological and Spiritual Development." He works with a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, relationships, self-esteem, depression, addiction, family and parenting issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related difficulties, sleep problems, anger, career concerns, compassion fatigue and other life changes.

Holding BACP credentials - membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - he brings a holistic outlook that considers mind, body and spirit. Chris treats each person as a unique individual and pays attention to patterns such as attachment, abandonment or codependency that can shape relationships and self-understanding. His practice also addresses specific focuses such as blended family dynamics, body image, caregiver stress, and other co-morbid presentations.

Clients can expect a warm, non-judgmental and empathic approach that encourages self-awareness and practical change. He integrates evidence-informed methods with a compassionate stance to help people clarify values, manage difficult emotions and make more fulfilling decisions. Counseling is framed as a process rather than a quick fix, and Chris supports clients in building confidence and a clearer sense of authentic direction.

He is not accepting new clients at this time.

Therapeutic Approaches and Flexible Online Support

Chris Stavri uses several complementary approaches to help people explore difficult patterns and build practical skills. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and learning ways to act toward those values even when difficult thoughts and feelings arise - it is useful for anxiety, stress and motivation challenges. Attachment-Based Therapy explores early and current relationship patterns to understand how attachment styles shape intimacy, trust and boundary issues - it is helpful for relationship difficulties, abandonment concerns and attachment wounds. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes an empathic, non-directive stance where the therapist supports the client's own insights and self-directed growth - this approach suits those seeking a compassionate space to explore identity and life direction.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Chris works collaboratively with clients to decide which methods fit their needs, goals and preferences, adapting the work as the relationship and objectives evolve.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, access support across distances, and continue continuity of care during transitions. These options help clients engage in consistent, meaningful work in a format that suits their daily routines.