Christine OPrey, BACP

Christine OPrey is a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist based in the United Kingdom with 12 years of clinical experience. She is BACP accredited - a recognition from the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy that reflects professional training and adherence to industry standards. Christine works with people facing a wide range of concerns, including stress, anxiety, panic disorder, depression, phobias, trauma and PTSD, OCD, grief, social anxiety, health anxiety, anger management, and low self-esteem.

Her practice also covers related areas such as family and relationship difficulties, parenting challenges, coping with life changes, trauma and abuse, bipolar support, compassion fatigue, ADHD, abandonment issues, body image, caregiver stress, codependency, commitment concerns, communication problems, control issues, divorce and separation, emptiness, forgiveness, guilt and shame, hoarding, isolation and jealousy. Christine blends structured, evidence-informed techniques with practical skills-building to help clients manage symptoms, build resilience, and navigate difficult transitions.

Clients can expect a thoughtful, goal-oriented approach that prioritises clear strategies and measurable progress. She offers therapeutic support across a broad spectrum of emotional and relational difficulties, aiming to create an environment where people can explore their experiences, learn coping tools, and work toward meaningful change.

Evidence-Based Approaches for Online Mental Health Support

Christine primarily uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, a structured, evidence-based approach that helps people identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviours to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, phobias, and related difficulties. This method emphasizes practical skills and homework tasks to build lasting coping strategies.

She also applies trauma-informed techniques when working with people who have experienced trauma or PTSD, focusing on stabilisation, safety, and gradual processing of distressing memories in ways that suit the individual's pace and resilience. For anger, stress, and low self-esteem, Christine incorporates skills-based interventions such as emotion regulation and problem-solving work to support day-to-day functioning.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Christine collaborates with each person to tailor methods to their goals, needs, and preferences. Together they review progress and adapt strategies to ensure the therapy remains relevant and effective.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit regular sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life changes, and engage in therapy from familiar surroundings while working with registered professionals and therapists committed to evidence-informed care.