Christine McInnes
Wise, grounded support for change
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About Christine
Christine McInnes offers a calm, non-judgemental space for people facing addiction, relationship strain, family conflict, grief or the effects of trauma and abuse. She speaks plainly and helps people notice their own strengths. Christine emphasises self-acceptance and authenticity as starting points for change.
She is a BACP counsellor working in the United Kingdom. Christine uses straightforward conversation to help clients name what matters to them. She listens for patterns tied to attachment and earlier family relationships.
Background and approach
Over time she helps people notice how past experiences shape present choices. Sessions aim to build a steadier sense of self rather than quick fixes. Her work often addresses abandonment, attachment issues, codependency and communication problems.
She also supports people dealing with chronic illness, caregiver stress, fertility challenges and major life events such as divorce or bereavement. Addictions, including drug and alcohol use, are within her focus areas. Christine blends client-centred listening with psychodynamic and trauma-focused ideas.
Motivational interviewing techniques are used when supporting change around substance use or stuck patterns. The result is practical, person-led work that names feelings and explores choices. She brings five years of clinical experience to each conversation and applies her BACP registration to guide ethical practice.
Sessions are offered in English and she is available to work with international clients. Prospective clients are invited to consider whether her style feels like a good match before beginning.
At a glance
- Years practising
- 5
- Registered with
- BACP
- Registration number
- 397883
- Languages
- English
- Approaches include
- Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Motivational Interviewing
- 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.
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fertility issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counselling
- Infidelity
- Intellectual disability
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Narcissism
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches Christine lists
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic 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
Client-centred work puts the person's experience at the centre. The therapist listens without directing and helps people make sense of their feelings so they can decide what to change.
Motivational interviewing is a practical way to support change. It helps people weigh their reasons for and against change, build motivation and plan small, achievable steps when addressing habits like substance use.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Christine will help you and the therapist decide what fits best by talking through your needs, goals and preferences. That choice can shift over time as progress is made.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking because the biography does not list formats. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - for example by saving travel time, allowing short check-ins during a work break, or reducing the need to be on camera. Ask about the specific session formats offered when you book so you can plan around your schedule.
Questions and answers
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She supports people dealing with addictions, relationship strain, family problems, trauma and grief. Additional focuses include issues such as abandonment, codependency, chronic illness and fertility concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
The approach is warm and client-centred, with an emphasis on listening and self-acceptance. She also draws on psychodynamic and trauma-focused ideas and uses motivational interviewing when helping people make changes.
What background and experience does she have?
She has five years of clinical experience working with the listed concern areas. Her work aims to help people notice patterns from past relationships and make different choices.
What credentials and region apply to this counsellor?
She is a BACP counsellor practising in the United Kingdom and works according to that registration.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and she can work with clients who are located outside the UK.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking so you know whether online or in-person work is available.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
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