Chris Stavri, BACP
Chris Stavri is a counsellor with 22 years' experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, addiction and grief.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self Esteem
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About Chris
Chris Stavri is a counsellor with 22 years' experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, addiction and grief. He also supports people facing parenting challenges, career changes, compassion fatigue and intimacy-related concerns. Sessions aim to be practical and straightforward so parents can decide quickly if it feels right for them.
He uses a mix of well-known approaches to suit each person. That can include cognitive behavioural ideas to spot unhelpful thoughts, acceptance and commitment techniques to clarify values, and attachment-informed work to improve how people relate.
Background and approach
The style is warm and non-judgemental, with a focus on usable steps rather than lengthy theory. Chris draws on two decades of practice across many presenting issues, including body image, codependency, abandonment and blended family stress. He also works with people affected by trauma, disruptive mood concerns, and those exploring kink and alternative sex culture.
His experience helps him tailor sessions to whatever the individual is bringing. He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. That is shown as BACP.
Sessions are offered in English and Chris sees people in the United Kingdom as well as international clients via online formats. People can expect a steady, reflective process that balances talking with practical exercises. The aim is clearer thinking, better coping, and choices that fit the person's values and life situation.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 21576 | October 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Chris works with
Everything Chris lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coaching
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Somatization
- Visually impaired
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Chris lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Existential Therapy
- Hypnotherapy
- Imago Relationship Therapy
- Jungian Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Online support
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns. It works well for stress, sleep problems, low mood and many everyday worries by breaking problems down into manageable steps.
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns affect current connections and emotional responses. It can help with intimacy, abandonment concerns and communication problems by improving how people relate to others.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and pick methods together with the client based on goals and preferences. That collaborative planning means techniques can be blended or adjusted as needs change.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions can suit lower bandwidth or when being on camera is difficult, while chat and messaging support shorter check-ins or ongoing reflection between sessions. These formats aim to make therapy flexible and easier to fit around parenting, work and travel.
Frequently asked
What concerns does Chris work with?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, grief, parenting strain and career or life changes, among other concerns.
What is his general therapeutic style?
His approach is warm and non-judgemental and focuses on practical steps. Sessions combine listening with exercises to help people apply what they learn.
How much clinical experience does he have?
Chris has 22 years of experience working with a wide range of difficulties, including trauma, attachment issues and codependency.
What qualifications and location are listed?
He is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP, and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can sessions be in other languages or countries?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients for online work.
Which session formats are available?
Sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.
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