Christine OPrey , BACP

Christine OPrey is a counsellor who uses practical, evidence-based approaches to help people manage stress, anxiety and low mood. She has 12 years of experience and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - BACP. Christine talks plainly with clients and focuses on clear steps to reduce distress and improve day-to-day functioning.

She often helps people who are coping with grief, trauma and abuse, or who struggle with anger and mood instability. Sleep problems, compassion fatigue and the challenges of parenting also feature in her work. Christine supports people dealing with difficult life changes and the isolation that can follow major events.

Her practice pays attention to common patterns such as low self-esteem, codependency and control issues. She also assists people facing relationship breakdown, family problems, abandonment, or the shame that can come with hoarding and other behaviours. Christine listens for what matters most and helps clients set small, realistic goals.

Sessions aim to be straightforward and practical. Christine will work with clients to spot unhelpful thinking, try new coping skills and build routines that reduce symptoms. Her way of working breaks problems down into manageable steps so change feels possible.

Christine offers sessions from the United Kingdom in English. She provides a range of online formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text messaging. People start by completing a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a time that suits them.

How evidence-based approaches work online

Christine uses practical, evidence-based techniques that focus on changing thought patterns and teaching coping skills. Cognitive approaches involve spotting and testing unhelpful thoughts, then trying different behaviours to see what helps. This can be useful for anxiety, low mood and many everyday problems.

She also draws on behavioural techniques that create new routines and gradual exposure to feared situations. These steps help reduce avoidance, improve sleep and rebuild confidence after trauma or major life changes. Both approaches are concrete and easy to practise between sessions.

Choosing the right method is collaborative. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences, then try approaches that fit the person's needs. Working together means methods can be adapted if something is not helpful.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation, phone calls suit shorter check-ins or lower bandwidth, and text or chat can help people who prefer written contact. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and day-to-day life.