Christine Gooddy , BACP

Christine Gooddy is a therapist in the United Kingdom with 13 years of experience supporting adult survivors of historic abuse as well as a wide range of one-to-one clients. She trained in Person Centred counselling - an approach that keeps the person at the centre of the work - and she now combines that foundation with an integrative style, adapting methods to suit each individual's needs.

She speaks from both professional and personal experience, having experienced depression herself and worked to find pathways to recovery. Much of her practice focuses on trauma and the emotional challenges that follow, and she has completed training to better understand how mind and body responses shape behaviour and feelings.

Christine describes her style as calm and compassionate, placing strong value on a felt connection between client and therapist as a basis for beneficial work. Over the years she has developed practical strategies she has used personally and clinically to manage an inner critic and build healthier coping skills. Her long-term work with survivors has reinforced that different approaches help different people, and she tailors interventions accordingly.

She holds BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) credentials and works with people on issues including trauma and abuse, grief, depression, relationships, family difficulties, anger, self-esteem, career concerns, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue. Anyone interested in working with her is invited to get in touch to explore next steps.

Therapeutic approaches and online sessions with Christine

Christine combines well-established methods to meet practical and emotional needs. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a supportive, non-judgemental space where the client leads the pace and focus of sessions; it helps people explore their feelings, build self-understanding, and strengthen personal resources.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) provides structured ways to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviours; it is often used for depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, and coping strategies for everyday challenges.

Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on understanding the effects of traumatic experiences and developing specific strategies to reduce distress and improve emotional regulation; it supports recovery from post-traumatic stress and trauma-related symptoms.

Finding the right combination of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Christine works collaboratively with each person to identify what fits best with their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting methods as the work unfolds.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for scheduling and different communication styles. These formats make it easier to access licensed professionals from home or other convenient locations and to continue work through life transitions and busy schedules.