Chris Stavri, BACP

Chris Stavri is an experienced psychotherapist and author whose practice blends psychological insight with attention to personal growth and spiritual development. He is accredited with the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - and brings 22 years of clinical experience to his work, including the authorship of the self-help book "Know You Can Change: A Path to Psychological and Spiritual Development."

He works with a wide range of concerns, from stress, anxiety and depression to relationship and family issues, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem and intimacy-related difficulties. His practice also addresses specific areas such as parenting, career changes, sleep problems, coping with life transitions and compassion fatigue, and he offers support for complex presentations like attachment and abandonment issues.

Chris describes a holistic approach that attends to mind, body and spirit, and he treats each person as an individual regardless of background or orientation. In sessions he cultivates a warm, non-judgmental and empathetic atmosphere that encourages open sharing, self-awareness and practical steps toward change. He frames counseling as a process rather than a quick fix and aims to help people regain balance, strengthen confidence and make choices that feel authentic. Chris accepts international clients and provides therapy in English.

Practical therapeutic approaches for online support

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people focus on values-driven living while learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings rather than fighting them. It is often helpful for anxiety, depression, stress and life transitions by encouraging committed action in line with what matters most.

Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationships shape current patterns of relating and emotional responses. It supports work on intimacy, abandonment concerns, family dynamics and relationship difficulties by fostering safer ways of connecting and responding to others.

Client-Centered Therapy places the person at the heart of the process, offering empathetic listening and support so clients can discover their own solutions. This approach supports self-esteem, identity work and recovery from trauma by emphasizing respect, understanding and the client’s own resources.

Finding the right approach is part of therapy and the therapist will work collaboratively with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals and preferences. Sessions can adapt over time as priorities change.

Online therapy with a registered professional offers flexibility - clients can choose video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit their schedule and comfort. This range of options makes it easier to maintain continuity of care while balancing work, family and other commitments.