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My practice days are as follows:

Monday - I offer various appointments, during the daytime and evening.

Due to recently extending my office hours, I currently have some extra availability for in-person or online sessions through the day time on a Monday.

Wednesdays - Various appointments during the daytime and evening.

Saturday - Morning sessions.

Sunday - Morning sessions. 

My name is Christina, though most people call me Chrissy. I am a qualified, person-centred and trauma-informed counsellor, offering a safe, supportive, and non-judgemental space for adults aged 18 and over.

You might be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure of how to move forward right now. Whatever has brought you here, you don’t have to face it alone. I offer a space where you can talk openly, feel heard, and begin to make sense of what’s going on for you.

My approach is person-centred, which means I will work alongside you with empathy, honesty, and respect, always keeping you at the heart of the process. Being trauma-informed means I understand how past experiences can affect how you feel in the present, and I will always work in a way that helps you feel safe, in control, and never pressured.

I work with adults experiencing a wide range of difficulties, including anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, addiction and low self-esteem, as well as many other challenges life can bring. Together, we can explore what’s happening for you at a pace that feels right.

Everyone’s experience is different, so I take a flexible and collaborative approach, tailoring sessions to your individual needs. You may be looking for short-term support to work through a specific issue, or longer-term therapy to understand yourself more deeply – whatever you need, we can figure that out together.

Sessions are 50 minutes long. I offer in-person counselling from my private, comfortable space at The Barracks Business Centre in Pontefract, as well as online sessions via Google Meet and telephone counselling across the UK.

My aim is to help you feel understood, supported, and more able to move forward with clarity, confidence, and self-awareness.

If you feel this might be the approach you need, you’re very welcome to get in touch.

I am a private practitioner passionate about supporting people through life's challenges with warmth, empathy and understanding. I offer online counselling via Google Meet and telephone sessions to anyone, anywhere in the UK, making therapy more accessible, flexible and less stressful by allowing you to attend from the comfort and privacy of your own home. For those who prefer face-to-face counselling, I also welcome clients to my comfortable, warm and private office in Pontefract. The office offers free on-site parking, and for those travelling by public transport, there is a bus stop conveniently located just across the road. Whatever your preference, I aim to provide a safe, supportive and accessible space where you can feel heard and understood.

I hold a Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling and am a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (ÌÇÐĹÙÍø). I am fully insured, DBS checked, and registered with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO), providing a professional, ethical and confidential service.

My experience includes working at The Wakefield Women's Centre until its closure earlier this year, and 18 months at UKCN, a low-cost counselling service. These roles strengthened my belief that counselling should be affordable and accessible. I work hard to keep my fees as low as possible and offer concessionary rates to students, older adults (65+) and trainee counsellors.

For clarity and openness, my fees are as follows:

Standard fees:

Online/telephone £45 

Face-to-face £55

Concessionary fees:

Online/telephone £30 

Face-to-face £40

I offer a free 30-minute introductory call. This is not a counselling session, but an opportunity for you to speak with me, find out more about how I work, ask any questions you may have, and for us to decide whether we feel like a good fit to work together. 

You are welcome to get in touch to arrange your free introductory call or book your first session. I look forward to connecting with you.