Christopher Macdonald

Christopher Macdonald offers practical support for people worried about eating and food-related issues, stress, anxiety, low mood and relationship strains. He writes plainly and listens closely, helping people break problems into manageable steps. Sessions focus on what matters now and on simple tools to try between meetings.

Chris holds a BACP credential, which he uses alongside eight years of counselling experience in the UK. He began work in an NHS mental health day centre and later supported people through the charity Mind. That background shaped his interest in recovery-focused care and coping plans that fit everyday life.

Early volunteer work with Place2Be brought experience of working with children in schools. Those early years influenced how he thinks about the long-term effects of childhood events and how they can show up in adult life. His practice now reflects that wider view without assuming a single cause for people's difficulties.

His approach is person-centred, which means the client’s priorities guide the sessions. He also draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ideas to help people try new ways of responding to thoughts and feelings. Mindfulness and solution-focused techniques are used when they suit a person’s goals.

Chris aims to work collaboratively to set realistic goals and create simple coping plans. He encourages short experiments, clear steps and ongoing review so progress is visible. If you want a counsellor who keeps language straightforward and focuses on practical change, he may be a good fit.

Online therapy approaches and how they help

Christopher blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Client-Centred principles in online work. ACT encourages noticing thoughts and choosing values-led action rather than getting stuck in difficult thinking, which can help with anxiety, avoidance and body image concerns. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening without judgement and following the client's priorities to build understanding and trust.

He also uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy ideas when practical changes are needed, such as testing unhelpful thoughts or building new routines to improve sleep and mood. These approaches aim to be collaborative; the therapist and client work together to decide which methods fit the person’s goals and preferences.

Chris has moved his practice online, but the biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm available formats before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. During initial conversations he will discuss what style and schedule suit you and adapt the mix of ACT, person-centred listening and CBT techniques so they match your needs.