Chris Allen, BACP

Chris Allen is a person-centred counsellor based in Stockport, Greater Manchester, with three years of clinical experience and the past year spent running his own private practice. He works with adults on a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief and loss, trauma, and low mood, helping people navigate setbacks such as job loss or painful breakups and move toward a future they choose.

As a male counsellor he has a particular interest in encouraging men to talk about their feelings rather than holding them in until they become overwhelming. His therapeutic manner is relaxed, warm and supportive, rooted in empathy, genuineness and positive regard. He treats each person as an individual, recognising that everyone brings unique experiences and perspectives to therapy and supporting them to discover their own answers and ways forward.

Therapy with Chris focuses on working through past pain, rebuilding confidence and developing practical coping strategies so clients can make decisions that reflect their values and goals. He is accredited with BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - a professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the United Kingdom. Chris welcomes clients who are ready to begin this process and looks forward to meeting them.

Client-Centered Care and Online Therapy Options

Chris Allen works primarily using Client-Centered Therapy, sometimes described as person-centred practice. This approach emphasises empathy, acceptance and the belief that clients are the experts on their own lives - the therapist creates a supportive environment that helps people explore feelings, understand underlying issues and arrive at their own solutions. It is well suited to concerns such as low mood, relationship issues, grief and anxiety because it focuses on the person rather than on labels or diagnoses.

Alongside this core approach, his style is relaxed and supportive, offering a warm presence that can help clients who find it difficult to open up. The process of finding the right therapeutic fit is collaborative - Chris will work with each person to identify what matters most to them and adapt sessions to meet their needs, goals and preferences.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, which make it easier to schedule appointments around work, family and travel. These formats offer flexibility and accessibility, allowing people to engage in therapy from different locations and to choose the communication method that feels most comfortable for them.