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Christie Henderson, BACP

Somatic-informed counsellor focused on practical change

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About Christie

Christie Henderson is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety and relationship concerns. She uses a calm, respectful manner and aims to make sessions straightforward and practical. Christie works in English and brings five years of professional experience to appointments.

She adapts sessions to each person’s situation. That can mean talking through patterns that affect mood, exploring how the body holds tension, or practising simple mindfulness exercises.

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Background and approach

Christie treats topics such as trauma and abuse, self-esteem, grief, addictions and intimacy-related issues in clear, manageable steps. Her approach combines client-centred listening with somatic awareness and solution-focused techniques. This means sessions start with what matters most to the client and then try small, practical ways to move forward.

Christie also draws on trauma-focused thinking when past events affect current day-to-day life. People might work on sleep and eating concerns, parenting stress, career changes or coping with long-term illness. Additional areas include ADHD, bipolar, codependency and a range of attachment or personality-related difficulties.

Sessions aim to identify what is causing strain and to build skills to manage it. Christie is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - BACP. She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging.

To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and arrange sessions through the Start Therapy button.

How somatic and practical approaches work online

Christie uses somatic therapy to help people notice how stress and emotion show up in the body. Online sessions can include gentle awareness exercises and grounding techniques that focus on breath, posture and bodily sensations to reduce tension and increase present-moment control. These practices can be helpful for anxiety, trauma responses and chronic stress.

She also uses client-centred therapy, which means conversations start with the person’s priorities and pace. The counsellor listens closely and reflects what she hears so clients feel understood and can set their own goals. Solution-focused techniques then break larger concerns into small, achievable steps to create change more quickly.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Christie collaborates with each client to decide what feels most useful based on needs, goals and preferences. That collaborative tuning may shift over time as progress is made or new issues emerge.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. These options offer flexibility for busy schedules, make it easier to continue work during life changes, and allow people to choose the style of contact that feels most comfortable.
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Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does this counsellor help with?
She works with many concerns including stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, grief, addictions and intimacy-related difficulties.
What is the style of therapy like?
Christie combines client-centred listening with somatic and solution-focused methods, and includes mindfulness and trauma-focused ideas when relevant.
How much experience does this counsellor have?
She has five years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and practical issues.
Where is Christie based and what credential does she hold?
She practises in the United Kingdom and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - BACP.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with this counsellor?
International clients are not currently accepted; sessions are provided to people in the United Kingdom.
What formats are available for sessions?
Sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are fees and starting out handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability and use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time; to begin, select Start Therapy, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions.

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Experience
5 years
Licensed
Languages
English