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Christina Griffin

Christina Griffin, NCPS

United Kingdom

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NCPS counsellor - Stress and relationships

  • Stress and anxiety
  • Relationship concerns
  • Grief and loss

About Christina

Christina Griffin is a NCPS credentialed counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with three years of professional experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, grief and loss, self-esteem and depression. Christina works with adults who are trying to make sense of change or who feel stuck after life events, changes in work, health or relationships.

She keeps sessions straightforward and conversational. Conversations start with what feels most pressing. She pays attention to patterns in thinking and feeling that make everyday tasks harder. Practical strategies are introduced alongside space to reflect on meaning and values.

Christina uses a mix of approaches, including client-centred listening, cognitive behavioural techniques and elements of existential thinking. That mix helps when someone needs short-term tools for anxiety and also wants to think about what matters next. She also draws on mindfulness and psychodynamic ideas when those perspectives suit the issue.

Typical topics she addresses include attachment and abandonment concerns, communication and commitment problems, body image and eating issues, caregiver stress, chronic illness or pain, and the effects of separation or domestic violence. She helps people notice the links between past experiences and current patterns of coping.

Sessions move at the client’s pace. Christina encourages small, practical steps that can be tested between meetings while also making room for deeper reflection. People who are questioning their direction or wanting steadier emotional ground often find this combination useful.

Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions work

Christina often combines client-centred listening with cognitive behavioural therapy in online meetings. Client-centred work means the counsellor listens closely and follows what matters most to the client, helping people name and prioritise their concerns. Cognitive behavioural therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavioural changes to reduce anxiety and improve mood.

She also uses existential ideas when questions about meaning, purpose or major life change are central. This approach helps people reflect on values and choices without promising a single right answer. The choice of methods is collaborative; the counsellor and client decide together which approaches will be tried based on needs, goals and preferences.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling around work, errands or caregiving by removing travel time. They also allow shorter check-ins when energy or bandwidth is limited, and they make regular appointments simpler to schedule during transitions in life.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyPsychodynamic Therapy

Experience

3+ years

Listed in

United Kingdom

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she work with?

She works with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, grief, self-esteem and depression, and related issues such as attachment problems, caregiver stress and body image.

How would she describe her therapeutic style?

Her style combines client-centred listening with cognitive behavioural techniques and existential reflection. Sessions include practical tools and space for thinking about values and meaning.

How much experience does she have?

She has three years of professional experience working with the concerns listed in her profile.

What credential does she hold and where is she based?

She is credentialed with NCPS and practices in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location; sessions are provided via a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

What do I need to do to get started?

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, use the crisis numbers.

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