Christiane Alfred, BACP

Christiane Alfred is a licensed counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with 3 years of counselling and psychotherapy experience. She holds BACP - membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - reflecting her professional affiliation and commitment to recognised standards. Working with teenagers aged 16 and above as well as adults, she supports people facing stress, anxiety, family conflicts, parenting challenges, motivation and self-esteem concerns, and depression.

Her approach prioritises an open, nonjudgmental atmosphere where thoughts and feelings can be explored honestly. Christiane helps clients build confidence and navigate life changes while addressing relationship and career concerns that affect everyday wellbeing. She also works with issues related to adoption and foster care, attachment, family of origin, and caregiver stress as part of a broad practice that aims to meet each person where they are.

Christiane provides therapy in English and Shona and accepts international clients. She encourages the courageous first step toward a more fulfilling life and offers steady, collaborative support throughout the therapeutic process.

Therapeutic approaches and online sessions

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating an empathetic, nonjudgmental space where the client leads the pace and topics of conversation. This approach supports self-esteem, motivation, and coping with life changes by valuing the client’s perspective and promoting personal growth.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviours and develop practical strategies to manage them. CBT can be especially useful for stress, anxiety, low mood, and patterns that affect day-to-day functioning.

Psychodynamic Therapy explores how past relationships and family of origin patterns influence current feelings and behaviour. It can be helpful for attachment issues, recurring relationship difficulties, and deeper emotional patterns that emerge over time.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Christiane works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as therapy progresses.

Online sessions via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging offer flexibility and accessibility for busy schedules, parenting responsibilities, work commitments, or different time zones. Registered professionals can deliver consistent support through these formats, making it easier to maintain momentum in therapy even when life feels unsettled.