Chris Stavri
Therapist for practical personal change
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About Chris
Chris Stavri is a BACP counsellor with 22 years' experience. He helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, addictions, grief and parenting strain. He also supports people dealing with self-esteem, career pressures and life transitions.
Sessions aim to be warm, direct and focused on practical change. Chris writes about personal growth and psychological development. He takes a holistic view that considers thoughts, feelings and a person's wider life.
Background and approach
In sessions he encourages straightforward talk about what is getting in the way of daily functioning and wellbeing. His way of working draws on a mix of established approaches. Clients may use techniques to notice and accept difficult feelings, to learn new thinking patterns, and to practise different ways of relating.
The work often involves clear goals and homework that fit into everyday life. Chris aims for an empathic, non-judgemental atmosphere. He invites honest conversation about values, attachment patterns and behaviours that repeat over time.
The focus is on helping people make choices that lead to more satisfying relationships and calmer day-to-day living. Chris is based in the United Kingdom and uses his years of practice to guide people through grief, trauma, compassion fatigue and complex relationship dynamics. He encourages people to take small, steady steps so change becomes manageable and lasting.
At a glance
- Years practising
- 22
- Registered with
- BACP
- Registration number
- 21576
- Languages
- English
- Approaches include
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy
- How sessions happen
- Online, by video, phone or messages
Details are as listed on Chris's public professional profile. You can check any number with the professional body.
What Chris works with
Everything Chris lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coaching
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Somatization
- Visually impaired
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Chris lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Existential Therapy
- Hypnotherapy
- Imago Relationship Therapy
- Jungian Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
How Chris works online
Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to decide what fits best, based on the person's goals, history and preferences. This may mean trying a few techniques and adjusting as the work unfolds.
The biography does not specify which online session formats are offered, so confirm the available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and travel. It also allows for shorter check-ins or different ways of working when someone prefers not to be on camera. Many people find that skills practice, values work and understanding patterns translate well to remote sessions, while the practicalities of scheduling and format are agreed together.
Questions and answers
What concerns does Chris focus on?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions and parenting strain, among other concerns.
What is the therapeutic style like?
Sessions are described as warm and non-judgemental with a practical focus on small changes and clear goals.
How long has Chris been practising?
He has 22 years of experience supporting people with a wide range of mental health and life challenges.
What formal credential does he hold and where is he based?
Chris holds BACP accreditation and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Chris?
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