Chris Rottcher, NCPS

Chris Rottcher is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, midlife transitions and grief. He also supports those coping with trauma and abuse, parenting pressures, self-esteem struggles, addiction concerns and ADHD. Chris speaks English and Afrikaans and works from the United Kingdom with seven years of experience and the credential NCPS.

His style is straightforward and relational. Sessions start with open listening so clients feel heard and understood. Over time he aims to build a safe, steady connection that makes it easier to talk about painful memories and current difficulties.

Chris describes his practice as integrative. He draws on several therapeutic models and adapts his approach to each person's needs. Therapy can include talking about past events, noticing how the body responds, and reflecting on patterns that affect daily choices.

He places emphasis on relationships, the body's signals, meaning in life and personal agency. That means work often includes exploring how past relationships shaped current behaviour, noticing physical reactions linked to emotion, and finding ways to make clearer choices.

Chris intends to guide clients through processing trauma and other hurts so they can feel more balanced. He invites people to explore both past and present experience and to build practical understanding that supports healthier decisions moving forward.

How his approaches translate to online counselling

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on relationships and how early bonds shape current connections; online sessions can explore relational patterns and how they show up now. Client-Centred Therapy places emphasis on listening and acceptance so clients can find their own answers; this approach supports gentle exploration of feelings and values. Mindfulness Therapy involves simple practices to notice breath, body sensations and thoughts, which can help with stress, anxiety and grounding during life changes.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Chris will discuss options with each person and decide together what fits best for their needs and goals. He adapts methods as the relationship develops and as priorities shift.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into busy days, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It also supports ongoing work when clients are managing relocation or international living, while the therapist and client stay focused on practical steps and coping strategies that work in everyday life.