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**24/02/2025**

Hello, thank you for visiting my profile.

My name is Christopher (Chris) Stafford and I am Counselling Psychotherapist with my own therapy practice based in heart of Liverpool City Centre and offer online sessions to Manchester based clients.

I work therapeutically with individuals, couples and families.

During April and May 2025, I am offering a complimentary, no-obligation 15-minute telephone introductory appointment. This is to help you determine if I would be the right match as a therapist for you, whether as an individual, couple or family.

It's an opportunity for me to understand what brings you (both/all) to therapy and to discuss your expectations of our potential work together. Of course, it will also offer me the opportunity to explore how I work as a counselling psychotherapist with and for you to ask any questions that you may have.

I offer both short and long term therapy.

If you would like to get started on your therapeutic journey with me following this call my online fees are as follows:

From £60.00 per 60 minutes Individual Therapy Session

£95.00 per 75 minutes Couples Therapy Session

Family sessions not available online I am afraid.

I currently have a limited number of concessional rates available (24/2/2025) for trainee counsellors / psychotherapists studying at levels 4, 5 and 6 - please contact me directly to enquire about these.

For enquiries regarding any of the above, please reach out and I will be happy to answer any questions that you may have.

Chris Stafford Counselling and Psychotherapy

(MÍø±¬ÃÅ) BSc (First Class Hons) PG DIP

Individual Adult, Young Person and Couples Therapist

Feeling overwhelmed by a life that doesn't seem to be genuinely yours can lead to emotional turmoil, manifesting as anxiety and depression. This often creates a relentless cycle of harmful thoughts, leaving you feeling empty, adrift, isolated, and yearning for a different state of being. Being in such a distressing situation can be bewildering and conflicting, making us feel as though we are merely existing rather than living.

Reflecting on our true feelings and thoughts about our experiences can offer profound insights into our character, behaviour, and reactions to life's unpredictability and our relationships with ourselves, others, and the world around us.

As an integrative counsellor, I offer a secure therapeutic environment that is led by the client, working at your pace to assist you in exploring your thoughts, feelings, and experiences in a manner that feels right for you. My therapeutic services are delivered with empathy, respect, and an accepting attitude towards you.

My goal is to immerse myself in my client's world to truly understand and empathise with their experiences, thereby finding a path forward that aligns with their chosen direction.

Valuing you is central to my counselling approach, allowing me to genuinely listen and be present with you, honouring the unique experiences you share. I am committed to accompanying you on a deeply personal and sometimes challenging journey, equipped with the knowledge, skills, and professionalism required to maintain a safe therapeutic environment where you can explore without fear of judgment or rejection.

No matter what is causing you distress, holding you back, or diminishing the joy in your daily life, I am prepared to listen and understand the sources of your sadness or emptiness, helping you move towards a more serene existence.

Sessions are consistently tailored and personalised.

The human experience can sometimes be painful and lead to a loss of hope. I firmly believe that a space dedicated entirely to you can help you gain a clearer understanding of your feelings and thoughts concerning your life, relationships, emotional challenges, or addictions. This clarity can aid in fully grasping our personal experiences.

Regardless of the platform we use for our counselling sessions, my promise to you is to provide an environment that revolves around your needs. Your time with me is an opportunity to delve into what matters to you, the issues you're facing, and to articulate your personal experiences. I am prepared to listen to the genuine emotions, thoughts, and experiences you bring to our sessions, helping you find a path to the life you desire and the feelings you aspire to have regarding your life and relationships.

I recognise that contemplating counselling can be intimidating, which is why I offer a complimentary introductory phone call to address any queries and help you determine if I am the therapist to support you.

Above all, I am an open, accepting, and amiable person. I am deeply committed to my work and clients. I work in a humble, down to earth way with all clients. You will not be edited in my therapy space or feel you have to be any other way than yourself.

In my practice, I am an inclusive therapist who actively supports equality, inclusion, and respect for everyone.

It's also significant to note that all my credentials are in Counselling/Psychotherapy.

As a therapist, I am fully insured and registered with the Information Commissioners Office (ICO) to ensure compliance with data storage within my practice. I am a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (MÍø±¬ÃÅ) and have elevated my core counselling training to a BSc (Hons) level, enabling me to provide a range of therapeutic interventions for an optimal therapy experience.

**Getting started with me as your Counsellor**

If you are a Manchester based individual or couple wishing to seek online therapy, then please reach out and arrange a no obligation introductory call with me which last 15 minutes.

Following this call, you can decide if you like to progress to online sessions with me and if so we can arrange our first online appointment.

I will follow up this booked appointment with a confirmation email with all the information you will need to start therapy with me. This will include our counselling agreement which I will kindly ask you to read, agree and sign to ahead of our first appointment.

What I do not offer:

I am unable to offer free sessions

I do not offer single session therapy

I do not offer sessions to individuals under the age of 16

I do not hold unconfirmed appointment in my diary for longer than 24 hours

I do not offer therapy within the initial consultation call

I am eager to hear from you with any other questions or to book in your initial consultation calls.

In the meantime, look after "you"

**20/4/2025**

Hello, thank you for visiting my profile.

My name is Christopher (Chris) Stafford and I am Counselling Psychotherapist with my own therapy practice based in heart of Liverpool City Centre. 

I work therapeutically with individuals, couples and families.

How to get started with me as your therapist ?

Please reach out via the contact on this site or via email chrisstafford.counselling@gmail.com or SMS on 07714075324 to arrange your initial 30 minute consultation with me.

We can arrange to have your initial consultation online via zoom, via phone or in person at my private practice in Liverpool City Centre.

The fee for your initial consultation will be £30.00 for the 30 minute initial session for us to explore what brings you to therapy at this time in detail. 

There is no obligation to proceed to sessions after the consultation.

I do not offer complimentary introduction calls as I only have a certain amount of clinical time available each week and I believe very little can be achieved in a 15 minute phone call. 

I offer both short and long term therapy. 

If you would like to get started on your therapeutic journey with me following this call my in person fees are as follows:

Initial Consultation £30.00 30 Minutes

£60.00 (Concessional) £70.00 (Standard) per 60 minutes Individual Therapy Session

£95.00 per 75 minutes Couples Therapy Session (Max 2 ppl)

£175.00 per 90 minutes Family Therapy Session (Max 4 ppl)

£200.00 per 120 minutes Family Therapy Session (Max 4ppl)

For larger Family Therapy Sessions please contact me directly to discuss this further.

I currently have a limited number of concessional rates available (09/04/2025) for trainee counsellors / psychotherapists studying at levels 4, 5 and 6 - please contact me directly to enquire about these.

For enquiries regarding any of the above, please reach out and I will be happy to answer any questions that you may have.

Welcome to Chris Stafford Counselling and Psychotherapy

(MÍø±¬ÃÅ) BSc (First Class Hons) PG DIP 

Individual Adult, Young Person, Couples and Family Therapist

Feeling overwhelmed by a life that doesn't seem to be genuinely yours can lead to emotional turmoil, manifesting as anxiety and depression. This often creates a relentless cycle of harmful thoughts, leaving you feeling empty, adrift, isolated, and yearning for a different state of being. Being in such a distressing situation can be bewildering and conflicting, making us feel as though we are merely existing rather than living.

Reflecting on our true feelings and thoughts about our experiences can offer profound insights into our character, behaviour, and reactions to life's unpredictability and our relationships with ourselves, others, and the world around us.

As an integrative counsellor, I offer a secure therapeutic environment that is led by the client, working at your pace to assist you in exploring your thoughts, feelings, and experiences in a manner that feels right for you. My therapeutic services are delivered with empathy, respect, and an accepting attitude towards you.

My goal is to immerse myself in my client's world to truly understand and empathise with their experiences, thereby finding a path forward that aligns with their chosen direction.

Valuing you is central to my counselling approach, allowing me to genuinely listen and be present with you, honouring the unique experiences you share. I am committed to accompanying you on a deeply personal and sometimes challenging journey, equipped with the knowledge, skills, and professionalism required to maintain a safe therapeutic environment where you can explore without fear of judgment or rejection.

No matter what is causing you distress, holding you back, or diminishing the joy in your daily life, I am prepared to listen and understand the sources of your sadness or emptiness, helping you move towards a more serene existence.

The human experience can sometimes be painful and lead to a loss of hope. I firmly believe that a space dedicated entirely to you can help you gain a clearer understanding of your feelings and thoughts concerning your life, relationships, emotional challenges, or addictions. This clarity can aid in fully grasping our personal experiences.

Regardless of the platform we use for our counselling sessions, my promise to you is to provide an environment that revolves around your needs. Your time with me is an opportunity to delve into what matters to you, the issues you're facing, and to articulate your personal experiences. I am prepared to listen to the genuine emotions, thoughts, and experiences you bring to our sessions, helping you find a path to the life you desire and the feelings you aspire to have regarding your life and relationships.

I recognise that contemplating counselling can be intimidating, which is why I offer a complimentary introductory phone call to address any queries and help you determine if I am the therapist to support you.

Above all, I am an open, accepting, and amiable person. I am deeply committed to my work and clients. I work in a humble and down to earth manner.

In my practice, I am an inclusive therapist who actively supports equality, inclusion, and respect for everyone.

It's also significant to note that all my credentials are in Counselling/Psychotherapy only and are completed related to the therapeutic practice I employ.

As a therapist, I am fully insured and registered with the Information Commissioners Office (ICO) to ensure compliance with data storage within my practice. I am a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (MÍø±¬ÃÅ) and have elevated my core counselling training to a BSc (Hons) level, enabling me to provide a range of therapeutic interventions for an optimal therapy experience.

**Getting started with me as your Counsellor**

How to get started with me as your therapist ?

Please reach out via the contact on this site or via email chrisstafford.counselling@gmail.com or SMS on 07714075324 to arrange your initial 30 minute consultation with me.

We can arrange to have your initial consultation online via zoom, via phone or in person at my private practice in Liverpool City Centre.

The fee for your initial consultation will be £30.00 for the 30 minute initial session for us to explore what brings you to therapy at this time, for me to explain how I would work with you in therapy and for us to discuss potential starting points for your therapy journey should you wish to proceed to therapeutic sessions.

I very much encourage us to meet in person for this consultation as it would allow you get a feel for the therapy space, get to know me a little better and for therapy to feel tangible for you.

There is no obligation to proceed to sessions after the consultation.

I do not offer complimentary introduction calls as I only have a certain amount of clinical time available each week and I believe very little can be achieved in a 15 minute phone call. I also only work with clients who are committed to their therapy sessions as I will be fully committed to them, by being available for our appointments fully present for each individual client to give you the best of me as clinical professional.

Should you wish to proceed to therapy sessions. I will follow this booking up with a confirmation email with all the information you will need.

If you would like further information around my experience in any of my specialised areas of work then please just ask.

What I do not offer:

I am unable to offer free sessions

I do not offer single session therapy

I do not offer sessions to individuals under the age of 16

I do not hold unconfirmed appointment in my diary for longer than 24 hours after booking

I do not offer therapy within the initial consultation call