Chris Stavri, BACP

Chris Stavri is a counsellor with 22 years of experience who helps people facing midlife questions, stress, anxiety and relationship concerns. He also supports those dealing with loss, addiction, low self-esteem and changes in career or parenting. Chris writes plainly and aims to help people regain a sense of direction and agency in their lives.

He works in a warm, non-judgemental way and invites honest conversation about what matters most to each person. Sessions focus on increasing self-awareness and practical steps to change behaviour and mood. The work explores both feelings and everyday choices rather than only theory.

Chris combines approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based work, Client-Centred listening, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and elements of Dialectical Behaviour Therapy. He tailors these methods to the person in front of him and to the problem they bring. This means using strategies that suit someone who wants clearer values, better coping skills or improved relationships.

He describes his outlook as holistic, attending to mind, body and a sense of meaning. Conversations may look at patterns from attachment or past loss, practical thinking tools for anxiety and depression, and ways to rebuild confidence after setbacks. The aim is steady progress rather than a quick fix.

Chris trained and practices within the framework of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, which he lists as his credential. He offers work in English and accepts international clients, and people are encouraged to check current session options before booking.

How key approaches shape online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people clarify what matters to them and take committed action even when feelings are difficult. It is useful for anxiety, low mood and making life changes. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships affect current patterns and helps people change how they relate to others and to themselves. Client-Centred Therapy offers a supportive, listening environment where the person sets the pace and topics for the work.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Chris will work collaboratively to identify which methods fit a person’s goals and preferences, and may combine elements from different approaches. This happens through conversation and checking what helps most as therapy progresses.

Session formats are not specified here, so confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, for example by removing travel time or allowing shorter check-ins around work. It can also suit those who prefer talking rather than face-to-face meetings or who need flexibility for scheduling. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt exercises, worksheets and behavioural tasks to an online setting so the practical work continues between sessions.