Christine Gerstenberger , BACP

Christine Gerstenberger is a UK-registered counsellor and therapist with 5 years of experience supporting people through a wide range of emotional challenges. She works with individuals facing stress, anxiety, depression, guilt, shame, low motivation, and struggles with self-esteem and confidence, adapting her approach to meet each person's needs and circumstances.

Christine values respect, sensitivity, and compassion in therapy. She builds treatment plans that are tailored to the individual rather than relying on a one-size-fits-all method, aiming to help clients find practical steps toward more fulfilling and balanced lives. Her work emphasizes empowerment - helping people identify strengths, clarify goals, and take manageable steps toward change.

Christine holds the BACP credential, which denotes membership in the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and reflects a commitment to recognised professional standards in the UK. She offers a supportive, nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship and encourages those seeking change to recognise the courage in taking the first step. Christine is available to work collaboratively with clients who want compassionate, focused support on their journey toward greater wellbeing.

Approach-informed care delivered online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters most to them and learn practical ways to accept difficult thoughts and feelings while taking committed action toward meaningful goals. It is often useful for stress, anxiety, and low motivation. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns formed in early relationships and how those patterns influence current connections; it can help with relationship difficulties, trust issues, and feelings of emptiness. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers structured techniques to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, making it effective for depression, anxiety, and problems with sleep or mood regulation.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Christine works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors plans together with each person, adjusting techniques as therapy progresses to ensure a good match.

Online therapy with a licensed professional offers flexibility - sessions can take place by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and comfort levels. These options make consistent support more accessible and can help people maintain momentum between sessions while balancing life's demands.