- ACT and CBT methods
- Attachment-informed work
- Stress and anxiety
About Christine
Christine Gerstenberger is a UK registered counsellor and therapist with five years of practice. She works with people experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, grief and low self-esteem, and supports those dealing with motivation, confidence and life changes including questions about life purpose.
Christine keeps sessions straightforward and practical. She uses methods from cognitive behavioural therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try small experiments in everyday life. She also draws on attachment-based ideas to look at how past relationships affect current patterns.
Appointments focus on clear, manageable steps. Christine listens to what matters most and helps people set realistic goals. That can include coping skills for panic, routines for sleep and eating, or ways to reduce overwhelming anger and rumination.
She has experience supporting people with a wide range of concerns, from ADHD and bipolar mood issues to obsessive thoughts, phobias and seasonal mood changes. Christine pays attention to communication problems, control issues and feelings of emptiness or isolation that often accompany wider problems.
People can expect a calm, structured approach that mixes talking with practical exercises. Christine asks about daily routines and patterns, then works collaboratively to adjust them. To begin, she directs people to the online therapy options and a short questionnaire to match on the platform.
Therapeutic approaches used in online sessions
Christine commonly uses cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) in her work. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thought and behaviour patterns and testing small changes to see what helps. It is often used for anxiety, depression, panic and phobias.ACT encourages people to clarify what matters to them and to take actions that align with those values, even when difficult feelings are present. This approach can help when someone feels directionless or stuck and wants to reconnect with what matters in daily life.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Christine will discuss different methods and decide together which fits best with a person’s goals, needs and preferences. She adapts the mix of talking and practical exercises based on what is most helpful for the individual.
Session formats are not detailed in the biography, so confirm the exact options before booking. The online route can make it easier to fit sessions around work and family commitments, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove the time spent travelling. Registered or accredited professionals including counsellors often use these benefits to help people bring therapy into their everyday routine.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief and low self-esteem, plus issues like ADHD, bipolar mood problems, OCD and life purpose questions.
How would she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
She uses practical approaches such as cognitive behavioural techniques and acceptance and commitment strategies to notice patterns and try small behavioural experiments.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Christine has five years of experience working as a counsellor and therapist in the United Kingdom.
What are her professional credentials and where is she based?
She is registered with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I have sessions in another language or from abroad?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
Confirm current session options before booking by checking the online therapy options, as session formats are not specified in the profile.
How does payment work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started with a first appointment?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.