Chris Holden, BACP

Chris Holden is a BACP registered counsellor in the United Kingdom who brings three decades of experience in training, coaching, and leadership to his counselling practice. He combines person-centred counselling training with a practical coaching background to support people facing stress, anxiety, addiction recovery, self-esteem and confidence concerns, career challenges, and major life transitions. BACP indicates membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, a UK professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists.

He draws on extensive experience in decision-making, leadership coaching, and high-stakes communication to offer a calm, non-judgmental space where clients can explore thoughts and emotions openly. His work also incorporates skills in conflict resolution and team dynamics, which inform a practical, relational approach to issues such as family problems, communication difficulties, attachment concerns, and fatherhood issues.

Chris focuses on helping clients build resilience, navigate change, and strengthen self-awareness so they can pursue clearer goals and greater confidence. He aims to guide and empower individuals through empathetic, integrity-driven support that respects each person’s journey toward meaningful growth and improved coping in everyday life.

Evidence-based approaches and online support

Chris brings a person-centred approach to online work, focusing on creating a respectful, empathetic space where clients lead the pace of exploration and self-discovery. This approach is well suited to issues such as anxiety, low self-esteem, and coping with life changes because it prioritizes understanding the client’s experience.

He also integrates coaching-informed techniques drawn from his background in leadership and decision-making coaching. These practical tools help clients clarify goals, improve confidence, and tackle career or purpose-driven challenges through structured problem-solving and action planning.

Additionally, Chris applies skills-based communication and conflict-resolution work to help clients improve relationships, manage family dynamics, and address attachment or fatherhood concerns. These methods emphasise clear communication, boundary-setting, and practical strategies for everyday interactions.

Finding the right approach is collaborative. Chris works with each person to identify which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences and adapts the plan as progress unfolds. Licensed professionals and therapists often blend approaches to suit the individual.

Online therapy options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text messaging - offer flexibility for busy schedules, easier access from different locations, and continuity during life transitions. These formats make it simpler to fit therapy into work and family commitments while maintaining regular contact with a therapist.