Christina Murphy, BACP

Christina Murphy is an integrative counsellor who builds therapy around a foundation of trust, acceptance and non-judgement. She focuses on the therapeutic relationship as the starting point for change, using a range of therapeutic tools to help people examine and gently challenge old beliefs, rules or patterns that once helped them but now feel limiting. From that relational base she supports clients who are yearning for change but unsure where to begin, offering guidance that can act as a catalyst for transformation rather than a slow, drawn-out process.

Christina acknowledges that change can feel frightening while also being deeply empowering, and she encourages letting go of outdated ideas to make room for new possibilities. She works with warmth and compassion, inviting clients to notice and befriend unwanted thoughts, feelings and emotions that may have been suppressed. Her approach emphasizes care, kindness and self-compassion as part of the healing journey.

Christina believes everyone has the right to pursue happiness and well-being. As a counsellor she aims to support people back to a clearer sense of themselves, offering a steady presence in times of distress and guiding them toward discovery and renewed purpose. She holds BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, which is the professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the United Kingdom.

Attachment and Client-Centered Approaches in Online Therapy

Christina uses approaches that focus on relationships and the person's own experience to guide online therapy. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns - it helps when trust, closeness or separation issues affect current relationships and emotional responses. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a warm, non-judgemental therapeutic relationship where the therapist offers empathy and acceptance so the person can explore their feelings and move toward their own solutions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, when used, offers practical strategies to identify and reframe unhelpful thoughts and behaviours that contribute to anxiety, low mood or stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Christina works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals and preferences. Together they review what feels most helpful and adapt the work over time so therapy stays relevant and effective for the individual's situation.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage - video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging allow conversations to fit into busy lives and different comfort levels. These options make it easier to access regular support from licensed professionals and therapists without needing to travel, helping people maintain continuity of care even when schedules or circumstances change.