Chris Poole

Are your feelings getting in the way of living a good life?

Do you sometimes feel not good enough? 

Are you withdrawing from others or feeling afraid?

Therapy can help with this, and Chris works with clients who have had painful experiences, relationship problems, or who feel blocked to change in their emotional state. It may be that these feelings are scaring you; Chris will help you explore what’s troubling in a safe and supportive way, working towards the changes you seek. Together you find out what is stopping you from feeling good, and use your emotions, your thoughts and your behaviours to move towards a better way of living.

You will explore how your emotional problems are expressed in your behaviours - it may be that you are being destructive, aggressive or hurtful in some way, or perhaps being submissive. Our aim is to identify the underlying causes of your distress and to change your responses to these experiences.

What You Can Expect

You’ll work with Chris, a Masters-level qualified, BACP-registered psychotherapist and counsellor who brings high ethical and professional standards to ensure your safety, confidentiality, and wellbeing. Your preferences are always at the centre of the work. From the focus of the therapy, to the pace of progress - Chris works collaboratively with you, building on your own self-understanding as the foundation for growth.

Chris has helped many clients with their anxiety, ADHD, depression, anger management and relationship problems. Low self-esteem is a response to difficult life experiences - Chris will work to change the way you feel about yourself. 

Therapeutic Approach

Chris holds a Masters in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy (Roehampton University) and brings years of practice experience. He offers:

• Integrative psychotherapy & counselling drawing on CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy), emotion-focused and person-centred therapy
• Pluralistic therapy, where your needs, goals and preferences shape the direction of the work
• A safe, non-judgemental space where you can be yourself, free from expectations
• An approach that values both insight and action helping you understand yourself while building the skills to live well

Your feelings are the signals we use: we work on changing them after we have accepted where they are coming from. By considering therapy you are making an important step towards making things better. 

Areas of Experience & Interest

Chris has extensive experience working with clients aged 16+ across a wide range of concerns, including:

• Anxiety & social anxiety
• Depression & sadness
• Stress & burnout
• Grief & bereavement
• Relationships & family issues
• Low self-esteem & perfectionism
• Anger, fear & motivation
• Bullying, discrimination & jealousy
• Trauma & childhood events
• Behavioural challenges
• Climate & eco-anxiety
• Work-related stress & money worries

Chris recognises that our relationships and life directions are among the most valuable parts of being human, and his work is dedicated to helping clients move toward growth, resilience and fulfilment.

Professional Fees & Standards

Chris charges £70 per 50 minute session and is a registered Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), working to rigorous ethical and professional standards to ensure your safety, confidentiality, and wellbeing.