Christine Gooddy, BACP

Christine Gooddy has 13 years of experience supporting adult survivors of historic abuse in both group settings and one-to-one work. Trained in Person-Centred counselling, she places the person at the heart of therapy while now working in a more integrative way to tailor methods to each client’s needs. She is accredited by the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, which reflects her professional training and ongoing commitment to best practice.

Having lived through depression herself, she understands how difficult the road to recovery can feel and draws on that lived experience when supporting others. Much of her practice focuses on trauma and the emotional challenges that follow, and she has completed a range of trainings to deepen her understanding of how the mind and body interact to influence responses and coping strategies.

Christine emphasises the importance of a genuine connection between therapist and client - a relationship that both parties need to sense for therapy to be effective. She is described by colleagues as calm and compassionate and brings practical strategies she has used personally, including ways she has managed her own inner critic and built healthier coping habits. Years of work with survivors have reinforced her view that different approaches suit different people, so she adapts her methods to fit each individual. Those wishing to work with her are encouraged to get in touch.