Christine Howell, BACP
Experienced counsellor using narrative approach
Details
| Name | Christine Howell |
|---|---|
| Credentials | BACP |
| Based in | United Kingdom |
| Registered with | BACP |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 10 |
About Christine
Christine Howell is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who uses a narrative-informed, person-centred approach to help people work through difficult moments. She combines everyday conversation with practical tools so people can make small changes that matter. Christine has worked in mental and emotional health for 10 years and draws on that experience when supporting people facing distressing issues.
She helps with stress and anxiety, depression and bipolar difficulties, and the after-effects of trauma and abuse.
Background and approach
Christine also supports people with relationship strain, parenting challenges, grief, anger, low self-esteem, and identity concerns. She pays particular attention to the needs of non-abusing parents of children who have been sexually abused and to primary, secondary and complex trauma both recent and historic. Her style is warm, holding and interactive.
Sessions aim to build a steady rapport so people can speak openly and start making practical adjustments. That rapport sits at the heart of the work and guides how goals are set and reviewed. Christine draws on Narrative Therapy alongside client-centred listening, cognitive approaches, existential ideas and mindfulness techniques.
She adapts the mix to each person so the work matches what they need right now. Practical steps, gentle reflection and clearer stories about oneself are common focuses in sessions. Christine is registered with the BACP, which is listed as her credential.
Sessions are offered in English and delivered remotely by video calls, phone, live chat or text-based messaging. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and arrange sessions once a suitable match is made.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Trauma and abuse among the things Christine works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
- Coping with life changes
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Christine among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Christine among the ways she works.
- Existential Therapy: Listed by Christine among the ways she works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Christine among the ways she works.
- Psychodynamic Therapy: Listed by Christine among the ways she works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Christine among the ways she works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Christine among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Christine directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Christine directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How narrative and practical therapies work online
Christine draws on Narrative Therapy to help people re-tell the stories they tell about themselves. This approach looks at how problems fit into a person’s life story and helps separate the person from the problem so new choices become possible. It can be useful for identity concerns, relationship strain and recovery after trauma.She also uses client-centred listening where the counsellor focuses on understanding the person's perspective and following their lead. That approach helps people feel heard and clarifies what matters most to them. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, is used alongside these ways of working to spot unhelpful thinking patterns and try small experiments to change them; this can help with anxiety, low mood and coping with change.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Christine will collaborate with each person to decide what feels most helpful, adjusting methods as goals and preferences become clearer. This process is practical and personalised rather than fixed.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to make therapy easier to fit into busy lives. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation, phone calls suit quieter bandwidth or hands-free use, and messaging can be useful for shorter check-ins or when typing feels easier. These options make it possible to work together from different locations and times while keeping appointments flexible.
Common questions about this listing
What types of concerns does Christine help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression and bipolar difficulties, as well as trauma and abuse. Other areas include relationships, parenting, grief, anger, self-esteem and career questions.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is warm, holding and interactive, with an emphasis on building a steady rapport. Sessions combine listening with practical steps and reflection.
How much experience does she have?
Christine has worked in mental and emotional health for 10 years, including focused work with sexual abuse and complex trauma over the last five years.
What credentials and location are listed?
Her credential is BACP and she is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported and can international clients sign up?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different schedules and preferences.
How are costs handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to therapist availability.
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