- Person-centred approach
- Practical skills
- Values-based work
About Christine
Christine Gerstenberger is a UK counsellor with five years' experience supporting people through anxiety, stress and low mood. She works with a wide range of concerns including grief, self-esteem, motivation and panic disorder and panic attacks. Christine aims to treat everyone with respect, sensitivity and compassion as they take steps towards change.
She prefers a straightforward, person-focused way of working. Christine tailors each plan to the individual rather than using a one-size-fits-all approach. Sessions involve talking through problems, trying new ways of responding, and practising simple skills between meetings.
Her work draws on a mix of practical approaches. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy helps spot and change unhelpful thinking patterns. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy supports people to clarify values and take meaningful steps despite difficult feelings. Attachment-based ideas inform how relationships and early experiences can affect current difficulties.
Christine also uses client-centred listening and skills from Dialectical Behaviour Therapy to help with emotion regulation and distress tolerance. She aims to make sessions calm and focused, helping people build small, achievable steps toward clearer goals.
People turn to her for help with relationship difficulties, sleep and eating concerns, obsessive or compulsive thoughts, mood fluctuations and coping with life transitions. Christine believes the first step is often the hardest, and she works to make that step feel manageable and supported.
Approaches that guide online support
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people identify what matters to them and take small steps towards those values even when feelings are uncomfortable. It is useful for anxiety, low mood and for managing recurring worries such as panic symptoms.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy focuses on spotting unhelpful thinking and changing behaviours that keep problems going. It is commonly used for anxiety, phobias, sleep problems and obsessive thinking.
Attachment-based ideas look at how early relationships shape how people relate now, and can be helpful when addressing communication problems, isolation and issues with trust.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work itself. The therapist will talk with each person about their needs, goals and preferences and then agree a plan together. This is a collaborative process that can be adjusted as progress is made.
If you are considering online therapy, check the session formats offered before booking because the biography does not list them. Online options can make it easier to fit appointments around work, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Registered or accredited professionals often use these advantages to help sessions feel more manageable alongside everyday life.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She helps with stress, anxiety and depression as well as related concerns such as grief, low self-esteem, sleep and eating difficulties. Panic disorder and panic attacks are listed among her areas of focus.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is warm and person-centred with practical techniques added as needed. Sessions typically combine listening, skill-building and goal-focused tasks between meetings.
What experience does she bring to therapy?
She has five years of experience working with a broad range of mental health and wellbeing concerns. That experience informs how she tailors plans to each person.
What are her professional credentials and location?
She is registered with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I have sessions in other languages or from abroad?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats, so please confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs and billing handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.