Chris Nicholls, BACP

Chris Nicholls is a therapist with five years of professional experience and more than 3,000 clinical sessions, who shapes his practice to meet the needs of each individual. He understands psychotherapy as a collaborative journey and positions himself alongside clients as they explore whatever is happening in their lives.

His work spans a broad range of concerns, including anxiety, bereavement, trauma, long-term illness, ADHD, and the challenges faced by those caring for terminally ill relatives. Chris aims to offer support for a wide variety of issues and adapts his approach to the person in front of him. He holds a master’s degree in Emotion Focused Therapy - a postgraduate qualification that concentrates on understanding emotions and relationship patterns - and is registered with the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.

Chris’s style is warm, interactive, and nonjudgemental, with an emphasis on letting clients set the tempo of therapy so work proceeds at a comfortable pace. He practices in a person-centred way while integrating solution-focused strategies and elements of cognitive behavioural methods, providing flexibility to address different goals and preferences. Reviews are available on this page for those who wish to read feedback. He welcomes enquiries from people ready to take steps toward change and offers supportive, empowering guidance throughout the process.

How Chris Nicholls’ approaches translate to online therapy

Chris uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy to help people identify and work through core emotional experiences and relationship patterns; this approach is especially useful for grief, attachment-related concerns, and relationship difficulties. He draws on Client-Centered Therapy to create a supportive, nonjudgemental space where the client’s goals and pace guide the work, which can be helpful for anxiety, low self-esteem, and coping with life changes. He also employs Solution-Focused techniques to help clients set achievable goals and build practical steps toward improvement, suitable for stress management, coping strategies, and short-term objectives.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Chris works collaboratively with clients and with registered professionals where appropriate to determine which methods best fit an individual’s needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as therapy progresses.

Online therapy with Chris is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, giving flexibility for busy schedules, mobility limits, or geographic constraints. These options make it easier for clients to attend sessions consistently and to access therapeutic support in ways that suit their daily life, while working with a trained therapist experienced in adapting techniques to remote formats.