Christine Smith, BACP

Christine Smith is a United Kingdom-based therapist who brings 22 years of professional experience to her practice and holds BACP credentials - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. She focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and family difficulties, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating and sleeping problems, parenting challenges, anger, self-esteem concerns, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes, alongside coaching, compassion fatigue, and ADHD support. Additional areas of focus include body image, communication problems, divorce and separation, mood disorders, and panic disorder and panic attacks.

Christine aims to create an open, non-judgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be shared freely. She encourages clients to take the courageous first step toward a more fulfilling and happier life and offers steady support throughout that process. Her approach emphasizes listening, understanding, and practical collaboration so that clients feel heard and guided rather than judged. Whether someone is dealing with an acute crisis or seeking longer-term change, Christine works with each person to identify goals and build realistic strategies that fit their circumstances and values.

Clients can expect a calm, empathetic professional who combines experience with an approachable manner to help them move forward and find new ways of coping and connecting.

Approaches used in online therapy and what to expect

Christine commonly uses client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) in her work. Client-centered therapy focuses on providing a supportive, non-judgmental environment where clients are encouraged to explore their own feelings and values; it can be especially helpful for issues like self-esteem, grief, relationship concerns, and life transitions. CBT is a practical, skills-based approach that helps people identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and is often used for anxiety, depression, panic, and sleep or eating difficulties. DBT teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills - tools that can assist with intense emotions, relationship challenges, and coping under pressure.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Christine works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and personal preferences, and she adjusts strategies as progress is made.

Online sessions by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging offer flexibility for busy schedules and for people who live far from her practice. These options make it easier to keep appointments, maintain continuity of care across time zones, and access support in a way that fits each person’s life and circumstances.