Christine Burcham, BACP

Christine Burcham is a qualified, BACP-registered integrative humanist therapist who tailors her approach to fit each person's needs. BACP stands for the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, indicating she works to established professional standards and ethical practice. She draws on a range of therapeutic methods so that the work reflects what will be most helpful for the individual rather than following a single formula.

Life can feel overwhelming at times, whether the challenge is anxiety, stress, low confidence or difficulties in relationships, and Christine recognises that people often cope outwardly while struggling inside. She works from the belief that clients are the experts on their own lives and that therapy is a collaborative space to explore thoughts and feelings without having to put on a front.

Together with the client she makes sense of what is happening and looks for practical, values-aligned ways forward that can help people feel calmer, stronger and more able to manage change. Christine also has experience of working within social care and the NHS supporting people of different ages and backgrounds with mental health and emotional difficulties, including anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and self-esteem concerns. Her style is supportive, person-centred and adaptable to each client’s circumstances.

Integrative therapeutic approaches for online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people accept difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to actions that reflect their values. It can be useful for anxiety, stress and navigating life transitions by encouraging practical steps toward a meaningful life rather than trying to eliminate discomfort.

Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationship patterns influence current connections and emotional responses. This approach can help people improve intimacy, understand attachment-related reactions and repair relationship difficulties by developing new, more secure ways of relating.

Client-Centered Therapy emphasises empathic listening and a non-judgemental stance that supports clients to find their own solutions. It is often helpful for issues like low self-esteem, grief and coping with major life changes because it prioritises the clients’ perspective and pace.

Finding the right approach is part of the work and Christine will collaborate with each person to identify which methods best fit their needs, goals and preferences. She will adjust the focus as therapy develops so the process remains responsive and collaborative.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging make it easier to fit support around work, family and daily life. These options can improve accessibility and continuity of care, allowing registered professionals and therapists to meet clients where they are and to maintain momentum even when circumstances change.