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Christoper Schippers-Wakeling, BACP

Direct support for anxiety and life changes

4 years in practice · based in United Kingdom · sessions in English · online sessions

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About Christoper

Christoper Schippers-Wakeling is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who focuses on stress and anxiety. He helps people manage worry, low mood and confidence concerns. He also supports people facing relationship and intimacy issues, anger, motivation struggles and changes at work or home.

He uses a straightforward, warm approach in sessions. Christoper aims to create an open space where thoughts and feelings can be talked about without fear of judgement.

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Background and approach

Sessions are practical and conversational, so the work feels grounded and relevant to daily life. Over four years he has worked with people coping with grief, trauma and abuse, sleep problems, addiction and compassion fatigue. He also gives support around parenting pressures, family matters and sexual identity issues.

Additional focus areas include attachment and control issues, dissociation and impulse-related concerns. Christoper holds BACP accreditation, which is shown as BACP. That reflects his professional registration in the UK.

He offers help with mood problems including panic and social anxiety, and with workplace stress and career choices. People who choose him can expect calm, practical conversations and tools to try between sessions. He encourages small steps and reviews progress together so plans can change as needed.

The first session is used to agree goals and a workable way forward.

Approaches and online options for anxiety and relationships

Christoper draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to support people with anxiety and relationship concerns. One common method focuses on helping people notice and change unhelpful thinking patterns and behavioural responses that feed anxiety. This approach teaches practical strategies to reduce panic attacks, social anxiety and constant worrying.

Another helpful approach centres on improving emotional connection and understanding within relationships. It explores how attachment and communication shape reactions, and offers simple ways to build clearer boundaries and better conversations. This can help with intimacy issues, jealousy, non-monogamous arrangements and workplace relationship problems.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Christoper works with each person to identify their goals, preferences and what feels manageable. Together they try techniques, review what helps, and adjust the plan so it fits day-to-day life.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video calls allow fuller conversation and visual cues, while phone sessions suit shorter check-ins or lower bandwidth. Live chat and messaging let people send updates or ask quick questions between sessions. These formats offer flexibility to fit therapy around work, family and travel commitments.
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Questions people ask

What concerns does Christoper help with?
He works with stress, anxiety and low self-esteem as well as relationship and intimacy issues. Other areas include grief, trauma, sleep problems, addictions and workplace stress.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
Sessions are conversational and practical, focusing on clear steps and coping strategies. The aim is to build an open, non-judgemental space for talking through problems.
What experience does he have?
He has four years of professional work experience helping people with anxiety, mood issues and life transitions. That experience includes supporting people with trauma, grief and compassion fatigue.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is listed with BACP and works from the United Kingdom. BACP is shown as his professional credential.
Can I work with him if I live outside the UK?
International clients are accepted, and sessions can be arranged across time zones. Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats does he offer?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. These formats allow different levels of contact depending on what fits a person best.
How are costs and payments handled?
Session costs vary with location and therapist availability and use a subscription model. The subscription can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. Then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
4 years
Licensed
Languages
English

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