About Chris
Chris Orton offers a calm, steady presence for people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem or life changes. He is a BACP-registered counsellor based in the United Kingdom who listens without judgement and helps people make sense of painful or confusing experiences. Chris uses a person-centred way of working that keeps the client’s experience at the heart of sessions.
He focuses on hearing how you see the world and what matters most to you.
How Chris works
That plain listening helps people notice patterns and make choices that feel right for them. He also draws on existential ideas, helping people think about meaning, choice and responsibility when facing difficult life events. This approach can be useful for concerns such as grief, identity questions including gender dysphoria and LGBT issues, and feelings of emptiness or confusion about life direction.
With three years of experience, Chris previously worked in a university counselling service where he supported a wide cross-section of people. He trained to postgraduate level in counselling and psychotherapy and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.
Sessions are offered online by video call, phone, live chat or text messaging so people can choose what fits their day. To start, a short matching questionnaire is completed and appointments are scheduled according to the therapist’s availability.
Chris commonly helps people with relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, eating and body-image concerns, anger, career questions, ADHD and compassion fatigue, and families or parenting-related stresses. He aims to work alongside clients at a pace they set, offering steady support as they explore change.
Chris lists 2 ways of working on the entry:
What Chris works with
The areas below are the ones Chris selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
Also listed
- Abandonment
- ADHD
- Anger management
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Career difficulties
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Compassion fatigue
- Control issues
- Coping with life changes
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Depression
- Eating disorders
- Emptiness
- Family conflicts
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Grief
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Intimacy-related issues
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- LGBT
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Multicultural concerns
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Trauma and abuse
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Training and background
| Register | BACP |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 3 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | United Kingdom |
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Online support options
How Chris’s approaches work online
Client-Centred Therapy places your experience at the centre of the work. The therapist focuses on really hearing you, reflecting back what he understands and helping you find your own solutions. This style suits people who want a kind, non-directive space to sort out feelings and relationships.Existential Therapy looks at meaning, responsibility and the choices we face. It can help when people feel stuck by grief, emptiness, identity questions or big life changes by encouraging reflection on values and how to move forward.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Chris will work with you to decide which ideas or methods fit your needs, goals and preferences. That decision is collaborative and can shift as you progress.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text messaging, so people can pick what suits their routine. Video calls are close to face-to-face work, while phone sessions can use less bandwidth and fit a short break in the day. Live chat and text messaging are useful for shorter check-ins or when writing feels easier than speaking. These options make therapy more flexible and easier to fit around work, family or travel.
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