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Christine McInnes

Therapist

Christine McInnes

BACP

United Kingdom · 5+ years of experience

Gentle, practical help for difficult life moments

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Step 1

  • Strengths focused
  • Trauma aware
  • Relationship help

About Christine

Christine McInnes welcomes people who feel stuck, overwhelmed or unsure how to move forward. She writes plainly and listens closely so parents and carers can explain concerns without feeling judged. Christine highlights strengths and aims to help people notice what already works in their day-to-day life.

She encourages self-acceptance as a first step. Christine helps clients recognise parts of themselves they may have been avoiding. The work focuses on small, practical changes alongside talking through painful memories or habits.

Her background includes five years working in the United Kingdom supporting people with addictions, relationship difficulties, family problems, trauma and grief. Christine is a BACP counsellor, which she presents as her professional registration.

Her approach draws on attachment-based ideas and client-centred practice to build trust and create easier ways of relating. Motivational Interviewing and trauma-focused work are used when people want to change behaviours or process past hurt.

Sessions aim to be straightforward and collaborative. Christine will help set goals and notice progress over time. If a parent or carer wants clear next steps and steady support, this approach aims to make therapy practical and manageable.

Step 2

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGrief

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityIntellectual disabilityLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesNarcissismPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualityWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

5+ years

Credentials

United Kingdom

Languages

English

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How Christine’s approaches translate to online counselling

Attachment-based work helps people notice how early relationships shape current feelings. It focuses on building safer ways of relating and can help with abandonment, attachment worries and relationship patterns.

Client-centred therapy puts the person at the heart of sessions. The counsellor listens without judging and follows the client’s priorities to help them make sense of their experience and find their own solutions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Christine will discuss what feels most useful and adapt the methods to fit a client’s needs, goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process where goals are set together and reviewed over time.

The practical benefits of online therapy include easier scheduling and the ability to fit sessions into busy family life. Online work can reduce travel time and make it simpler to attend from different locations. The profile does not list specific session formats, so check the therapist's current options before booking to confirm what is offered.

Step 4

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she help with?

She supports people facing addictions, relationship difficulties, family conflict, trauma and grief. Additional concerns listed include attachment and caregiver stress among others.

What is her therapeutic style?

The work is collaborative and person-centred, focusing on strengths and self-acceptance. Sessions can include exploring past experiences and practical steps to change unhelpful patterns.

How much experience does she have?

Christine has five years of clinical experience working in the United Kingdom. Her experience includes supporting people with addictions and trauma-related issues.

What credentials and region are listed?

She is a BACP counsellor and practises in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are supported and can international clients access sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.

What session formats are available?

The original profile does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

How are fees handled?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin if I want to work together?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's listed availability.

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