- Guilt and shame focus
- ACT and CBT methods
- BACP registered
About Chris
Chris Stavri is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has 22 years of experience. He works with common things that wear people down - anxiety, depression, relationship strain, low self-esteem and stress - and also supports people dealing with grief, trauma, addictions and parenting pressure. He lists Guilt and shame among his areas of focus.
Chris writes about psychological and spiritual development and has published a self-help book called Know You Can Change. In sessions he invites straightforward talking about what is causing distress. He uses clear, practical language rather than jargon, and aims to help people notice patterns in thoughts and behaviour.
His approach draws on several evidence-informed ways of working, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. He also uses Attachment-Based ideas and client-centred listening to help people make sense of difficult relationships and long-standing hurt.
Sessions look at feelings, choices and small experiments to try between meetings. Chris describes work that addresses the difference between ego-driven responses and what someone might value more deeply. This can include learning new responses to shame, building steadier self-esteem, and managing stress so it interferes less with daily life.
People who seek him out often want both practical tools and reflective conversation. He accepts international clients and works in English. Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and book an initial session.
How his approaches work for online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts and still move towards what matters to them. It uses exercises in awareness and small behavioural steps to reduce the hold of shame or guilt. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings and behaviour, and gives practical techniques for changing unhelpful patterns that keep anxiety or low mood going. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationship patterns show up in adult life and helps people understand and change those patterns in present relationships.Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about their goals, what has helped or not helped before, and try methods that suit the person’s preferences. That way the work is shaped around how someone actually wants to live and relate, rather than a fixed programme.
Please confirm the current session options before booking as formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, including shorter check-ins around work breaks or meeting without needing to travel. It can also allow people to work from a quieter location, use a phone rather than video when less bandwidth is helpful, or schedule meetings across time zones when working with international clients. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists can help adapt sessions to what fits best for practical day-to-day life.
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Experience
22+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he work with?
He works with anxiety, depression, relationship strain, low self-esteem, stress and related concerns such as grief, trauma, addictions and parenting pressure.
How would he approach feelings of guilt or shame?
He uses conversational work plus techniques from ACT and CBT to help people notice unhelpful patterns and try small changes in how they respond to guilt or shame.
What is his clinical background?
He has 22 years of experience and is an author of a self-help book on psychological and spiritual development.
What credential and country does he practise in?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and works from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He accepts international clients.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.