Christina Murphy, BACP

Christina Murphy is a counsellor who focuses on building a trusting, non-judgemental relationship. She draws on three years of experience and works with people facing stress, anxiety, grief, relationship difficulties and compassion fatigue. Christina holds BACP accreditation, which is shown as BACP in her details.

She takes an integrative, relationship-based approach. Sessions start with listening so the client can say what matters most. From there she uses a mix of methods to help people question old rules or beliefs that no longer fit. Conversations aim to make change feel possible rather than overwhelming.

Christina often supports people through loss, trauma, intimacy challenges and problems with self-esteem. She also addresses issues such as caregiver stress, attachment and codependency, anger and trouble sleeping. Her work includes practical steps alongside reflective discussion.

Her sessions are intended to be compassionate and steady. She encourages people to get curious about difficult thoughts and feelings rather than shut them down. Christina frames counselling as a way to open space for new choices and to move towards a life that feels more manageable and meaningful.

People who want a gentle but purposeful style may find her way of working helpful. She asks practical questions and offers tools when useful, while keeping the focus on the person in front of her.

How her approaches shape online therapy

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns in relationships and how early bonds affect current connections; it can help with intimacy issues, attachment worries and caregiver stress. Client-Centred Therapy puts the person at the heart of sessions, offering acceptance and empathy while the client leads the pace and topics. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings and behaviour and offers practical exercises to reduce anxiety, manage mood and change unhelpful habits.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Christina will discuss what matters to the client and try ways of working that fit their goals and preferences. Decisions about methods and pacing are made collaboratively so the client feels involved in the process.

If you are considering online therapy, check which session formats are currently offered before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling around daily life, for example by avoiding travel and allowing appointments during a lunch break or after work. They can also allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, or let someone keep working without needing a long commute. Registered or accredited professionals often find online sessions help maintain continuity of care when circumstances change, but confirm the practical options with the therapist before arranging sessions.