Chris Sergeant , BACP

Chris Sergeant is an independent, qualified counsellor who is registered and accredited by the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP). He holds a Diploma in Integrative Counselling from LIFE-FORCE in Colchester, a qualification that reflects training in combining complementary therapeutic methods to match each client's needs. With 13 years of experience, he works primarily with adult individuals and couples, offering support across a wide range of life challenges.

As an integrative practitioner, Chris blends techniques from different therapeutic models to create a personalised approach - selecting methods that best fit a person's situation rather than applying a single format to every case. His practice addresses common presenting concerns such as stress, anxiety, relationship and family difficulties, anger, low self-esteem, addiction, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting and career pressures, and coping with life changes.

Chris also focuses on issues like abandonment, codependency, control struggles, divorce and separation, drug and alcohol addiction, feelings of emptiness, family of origin problems, infidelity, questions of life purpose, men's issues, midlife transitions, multicultural concerns, post-traumatic stress, and building self-love. He aims to create a collaborative environment where clients can explore their experiences and develop practical strategies for change.

Integrative approaches and flexible online sessions

Client-Centered Therapy prioritises the client's own experience, offering a non-directive, empathetic environment where the therapist supports personal growth and self-understanding - this approach can be especially helpful for issues like self-esteem, identity, and relationship concerns.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviours to reduce symptoms and improve coping skills. It is commonly used for anxiety, stress, mood difficulties, and practical problem-solving.

Hypnotherapy uses guided relaxation and focused attention to help clients access resources for change and to support shifts in habits, motivation, or how difficult memories are experienced. It can be used alongside other methods to address issues such as addictions, habit change, and trauma-related reactions.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Chris works collaboratively with clients to explore goals, preferences, and needs, and will draw on different methods to create a tailored plan rather than insisting on a single technique.

Online therapy offers practical benefits - sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to access support from different locations. These options give clients flexibility in how they communicate, allow for more consistent scheduling, and make it possible to continue work even when in-person meetings are not feasible.