Christiane Alfred

Christiane Alfred meets people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety or changes at home and work. She supports adults and young people aged 16 and over who want clearer thinking, steadier moods and better ways to cope. Christiane keeps things direct and calm, helping people speak about difficult topics without feeling judged. She uses straightforward language so worried parents can understand what to expect in sessions.

Christiane has three years of counselling and psychotherapy experience in the United Kingdom and holds BACP registration. She helps people who are struggling with low mood, parenting pressures, family conflict, and problems with self-esteem and motivation. She also works with concerns such as body image, attachment issues and navigating adoption or foster-care related stress.

In sessions she focuses on building trust and a steady working relationship. She listens to each person’s story and helps identify small, practical steps to manage anxiety or lift mood. Cognitive approaches are used to spot unhelpful thinking patterns and try different ways of responding to them.

She also draws on client-centred principles to keep the conversation focused on what matters most to the person in front of her. Psychodynamic ideas may be used to look at patterns that repeat across relationships and family life. Together with the client, Christiane decides which route to take and adjusts as progress is made.

Her style is approachable and patient. Sessions aim to make daily life feel more manageable, whether that means improving communication at home, reducing stress, or finding more confidence at work.

How Christiane’s approaches translate to online work

Client-Centred Therapy puts the person’s experience at the centre of work. The therapist listens with interest and follows the client’s lead to build understanding and confidence. This approach is useful when someone needs a calm, non-judgemental space to talk about family or eating concerns.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at thoughts, moods and behaviours together. It helps people spot unhelpful thinking patterns and try alternative responses. CBT is often chosen for anxiety, low mood and managing stress in everyday life.

Finding the right approach is part of the work and it is a collaborative process. Christiane will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most helpful. Together they decide whether a client-centred focus, CBT techniques or psychodynamic ideas best match the situation, and they adapt the plan as needed.

Practical benefits of online therapy can include fitting sessions around school or work, quieter surroundings for talking, and avoiding travel time. The profile does not specify which session formats are offered, so check current options before booking. The aim is to help make therapy manageable and to fit work into the life the client already leads.