Therapy In Bournemouth, Dorset
If you’re looking for a therapist in Bournemouth, I offer psychotherapy in Bournemouth, Poole and surrounding areas in Dorset.
Professionally accredited | Senior Cognitive Behavioural Therapist | 20 years experience
Hi I'm Chris, an experienced therapist working in Bournemouth. Thank you for visiting my website. Please have a look around and find out about how I work and my experience in helping thousands of others like you...
Services
I offer a range of evidence-based psychological services including, but not limited to; Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT), and Somatic Therapy.
I have offices in Bournemouth, Poole and Wimborne, Dorset for face-to-face therapy, and I can also offer online therapy sessions via Zoom or Microsoft Teams to suit you.
My Approach
I believe that everyone has the right to live a happy and good life and I've found that good quality therapy can help with that. I spent 14 years in the NHS as a Senior Psychotherapist and a Wellbeing Lead. I've also worked as a Senior Lecturer in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy teaching the science and art of therapy to mature students. As someone that has both personally overcome depression, anxiety and trauma, and professionally worked with over 6,000 clients, I know it's possible to transform your life. You can find out more about me and my experience here.
Conditions Treated
I specialise in working with the following struggles:
- Anxiety
- Stress
- Burnout
- Adjustment difficulties
- Relationship struggles (I also offer couples therapy/coaching)
- PTSD / C-PTSD
The Therapy Process
If you’re looking for a therapist in Bournemouth, then I make it easy and simple for you…
Step 1: Browse my website to see if we feel like a good fit - Click here for more about therapy in Bournemouth
Step 2: Book a free 20-minute online consultation by clicking here, or give me a call on 07515 478034 (we can meet in person later after our initial call)
Step 3: We will have an informal chat and see if we both think I can help you
Step 4: If you want to go ahead you can book and pay for 1 x one-hour session. The price is £95
Step 5: After the first session if you think it will be helpful to book further sessions, you can proceed on a Pay-As-You-go basis for £95 a session, or you can invest in a block of 6 sessions for £510.
No waiting – Same week appointments available | Highly trained, qualified and experienced. See full qualifications here.
Results you can expect
Most people come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, stuck or mentally busy. What clients often tell me towards the end of us working together is that they feel calmer, clearer and more in control. Their mind feels quieter and much of their anxieties and stresses have disappeared. Rather than just coping, people often rediscover a sense of ease, confidence, and perspective that carries into their work, relationships and everyday life.
I think the words that people most use during our time together is clarity and freedom.
"I came to Chris because I was feeling stuck and knew I would do better with some support. Chris came highly recommended to me and I quickly found myself feeling more clear about what I wanted and how I could achieve it. The process was far more enjoyable that I could have imagined. You won’t find a more experienced and competent therapist in Dorset" - Alex
Get Started Now...
Take your first step and begin the journey by booking a free 20 minute call now:

