- Warm and interactive
- Focus on sleep and rest
- Practical small steps
About Chris
Chris Nicholls is a counsellor who focuses on helping people who are struggling with sleep and rest, anxiety, stress and life changes. He works alongside clients in a calm, non-judgemental way and prefers a pace set by the person seeking help. Chris uses a warm, interactive manner to help people talk through what is happening for them and decide what to try next.
He has five years of experience and has carried out more than 3,000 sessions. That background means he has supported people through bereavement, trauma, illness, addiction and caregiver strain. He also helps with issues such as ADHD, relationship worries, self-esteem and anger so people can reclaim better day-to-day routines and, where sleep is affected, begin to restore rest.
Chris trained at master's level in Emotionally-Focused Therapy, a course that informs how he works with emotions in the room. He also uses client-centred ways of working, mindfulness techniques and solution-focused ideas to give choices about how to move forward. These approaches are used flexibly depending on each person’s goals.
In sessions he keeps things practical and straightforward. Conversations normally include noticing feelings, looking at what helps and what gets in the way, and trying small changes between meetings. Chris aims to empower people so they can make manageable steps towards clearer routines, calmer nights and steadier days.
He works in the United Kingdom and holds BACP as a professional credential. Sessions are carried out in English and he supports people who wish to explore sleep and rest alongside other life concerns.
Approaches online to support sleep and emotional change
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person’s own priorities and timing. The counsellor listens carefully and helps the client make choices that fit their life. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) works with feelings in the moment and can help people understand patterns that affect relationships, anxiety and how emotions disturb sleep.Finding the right method is part of therapy. The counsellor will work together with the client to decide which combination of approaches fits best. That decision is based on the person’s goals, what they prefer and how they respond in early sessions, so the work can be adjusted as needed.
Session arrangements should be checked before booking to confirm what formats are offered. Online work can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when life is hectic. It can also let people use mindfulness exercises and practical sleep-focused tasks between meetings, so therapy can be woven into everyday routines.
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Experience
5+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What problems does Chris help with?
He supports people with sleep and rest issues, stress, anxiety, depression and related concerns such as grief, addiction, relationship or parenting pressures.
What is the therapy style like?
Sessions are warm and interactive with the client setting the pace. He combines person-centred listening with practical, solution-focused ideas and mindfulness work.
How much experience does he have?
Chris has five years of practice and has carried out over 3,000 sessions across a range of issues including trauma, bereavement and caregiver stress.
What professional credential does he hold and where is he based?
He holds BACP and works in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.