Christine Howell
Empathic, person-centred counsellor for trauma recovery
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About Christine
Christine Howell is a counsellor with a BACP accreditation and ten years' experience in mental and emotional health. She describes her work as warm, holding and interactive. Christine believes the client is the expert on their own life and aims to help people move forward from difficult places.
She supports people struggling with anxiety and depression, and those facing grief, identity questions and relationship strain. Her work has included helping people manage anger, low self-esteem, career stress and compassion fatigue.
Background and approach
She also lists ADHD, bipolar and intimacy-related issues among her focus areas. Over the past five years much of her practice has focused on sexual abuse. She has substantial experience supporting non-abusing parents of children who have been sexually abused, and working with primary, secondary and complex trauma whether recent or historic.
Those areas feature strongly in the way she organises sessions and sets goals. Christine combines a person-centred stance with cognitive-behavioural and psychodynamic ideas. She also draws on existential, narrative and mindfulness approaches to tailor therapy to each person.
The aim is to find practical ways to manage difficult feelings and to build insight that helps day-to-day life. Her sessions emphasise compassion, sensitivity and a steady therapeutic relationship. Christine works with clients to set meaningful goals, develop coping strategies and take steps towards feeling more empowered and stable.
People who prefer a direct, empathetic counsellor may find her style suits them. To begin, clients are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the available times.
At a glance
- Years practising
- 10
- Registered with
- BACP
- Registration number
- 387305
- Languages
- English
- Approaches include
- Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy
- How sessions happen
- Online, by video, phone or messages
Details are as listed on Christine's public professional profile. You can check any number with the professional body.
What Christine works with
Everything Christine lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
- Coping with life changes
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
Approaches Christine lists
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
How Christine works online
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at thoughts and behaviours that keep problems going. It teaches clear strategies to manage anxiety, low mood and unhelpful reactions, and often uses practical exercises between sessions to change patterns.
Existential Therapy encourages people to reflect on meaning, choices and responsibility in their lives. It can help when major life changes or identity questions feel overwhelming, and supports people who want to find direction rather than only symptom relief.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will talk with each person about their needs, goals and preferences and together they will decide what methods to try. That planning is collaborative and can change as therapy progresses.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session formats available before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work, childcare or travel, and they often reduce time spent commuting. They can also allow shorter check-ins when a quick review is helpful, or phone-based contact when video is not suitable. Ask about the current session options when you start the matching process.
Questions and answers
What kinds of issues does she help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship strain and identity concerns. Other focus areas include trauma and abuse, parenting, self-esteem, anger and career-related stress.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is warm, holding and interactive. She combines person-centred listening with practical CBT techniques and reflective approaches to help people make changes.
What experience does she bring to therapy?
She has worked in mental and emotional health for ten years, with the last five years emphasising sexual abuse and trauma work. She has experience supporting non-abusing parents and complex trauma presentations.
What credentials and base does she have?
She holds BACP accreditation and is based in the United Kingdom.
Can sessions be carried out in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with clients outside the UK?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and how much do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. Exact pricing and scheduling are provided during sign-up.
How do I start working with her?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. You can then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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