Chris is a great listener and helps tease out idea very well.
Chris Allen, BACP
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
Chris is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
- 5.0 stars
- Clients are very satisfied with Chris. View 12 reviews
- Speaks English
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in United Kingdom
- Accepts worldwide clients
Recent reviews
He does an amazing job!
More about Chris
- 3 years' experience
- Male
- BACP
I am a Person-centred cousellor and therapist in Stockport, Greater Manchester with 3 years clinical practice and running my own business for the past year. I work with clients on a range of issues depression, anxiety, relationships, loss, death, trauma and low mood to name a few. My main passion though as a male counsellor is getting more men to talk about their experiences and feelings and not to just bottle it all up until explodes.
My therapy style is relaxed and yet supportive and warm. I believe each person is unique and therefore has unique issues that they bring to therapy. No one person is the same as we all have different experiences and backgrounds. I embrace what my clients bring into the session as it is their objective view and theirs alone. That being said, I will accompany you through your journey of growth and understanding using empathy, genuineness and positive regard. This allows you to come to your own conclusions and answers to how best to fix the issues you face. You are, after all the expert of your own life.
Therapy with me seeks to get you to a place where you can deal with the pain of the past, move on from that bad relationship break up or that job loss and move on to a brighter future that you decide what happens and not weighted down with issues from the past.
If this is where you want to be then I look forward to meeting with you soon.
Chris
Specialties
Stress
Anxiety
Relationship issues
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Depression
Addictions
LGBT
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Eating disorders
Parenting issues
Anger management
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Coping with life changes
Abandonment
Adoption and foster care
Body image
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Emptiness
Family problems
Fatherhood issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Men's issues
Midlife crisis
Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Mood disorders
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Post-traumatic stress
Self-love
Sexuality
Workplace issues
Treatment Approaches
- Client-Centered Therapy
Licenses
- BACP · United Kingdom · 388900 · Expires March 2025
About online counseling
- Affordable.
- Pay a low flat fee.
- Convenient.
- Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
- Available now.
- There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.
Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.
Reviews for Chris Allen
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
Chris is a great listener and helps tease out idea very well.
He does an amazing job!
He is brilliant!
Just Incredible, Chris helps me so much and I’ve made an enormous amount of progress in my life because of him.
Amazing guy who truly cares
Having never tried therapy before I was unsure what to expect. Chris has been a very good listener and helped me out by suggesting some exercises (e.g. journaling) and asking the right questions in our video sessions. I definitely would recommend him to others seeking quality counselling
Chris is a great listener, is caring and easy to talk to. He asks thought provoking questions and offers a chance to learn about yourself.
Chris was all I could have asked for in a Therapist and more. His recommendations and insights were always spot on and I felt very comfortable expressing myself to him. I highly recommend him as a therapist.
Chris is a fantastic listener, very empathetic and is able to articulate and validate my feelings very succinctly. He is very balanced and asks good thought provoking questions and helps dig into things.
Very personable and easy to talk to, let’s you talk and get points across without interrupting. Fantastic therapist
A nice chap with alot of insight into personal issues and methods of coping with the much appreciated Chris
Legendary down to earth kinda guy, easy to talk to and great listener. Definitely recommend
Frequently asked questions
Does Chris Allen offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Chris Allen works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does Chris Allen speak?
Chris Allen speaks English.
How many years of experience does Chris Allen have?
Chris Allen has 3 years of experience.
Where is Chris Allen licensed to practice?
Chris Allen is licensed to practice in the United Kingdom.
Does Chris Allen accept clients outside of the United Kingdom?
Yes, Chris Allen accepts clients outside of the United Kingdom.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
What treatment approaches does Chris Allen offer?
Chris Allen offers clients Client-Centered Therapy.
How can I communicate with Chris Allen?
Chris Allen can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
How do I get started with Chris Allen?
Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.
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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.