Chris Rottcher

Chris Rottcher is a counsellor who helps people tackle stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, parenting pressures and low self-esteem. He also supports those dealing with addiction, grief, eating concerns, anger, career changes and ADHD. Chris works in English and Afrikaans and practises from the United Kingdom. He works in an integrative way, drawing on several therapeutic models rather than one fixed method. Sessions focus on straightforward conversation and careful listening so clients feel heard. Over time, the relationship aims to help people feel safer to talk about deeper wounds and painful memories. Chris describes his work through relational, embodied, meaning-making and agentic lenses. That means he pays attention to relationships and how people connect, notices how emotions show up in the body, helps people make sense of events, and encourages self-awareness so better choices are possible. Therapy sessions often involve looking at both past and present challenges and processing trauma where it is present. He combines talk-based techniques with attention to how feelings and physical sensations appear in the moment. The goal is lasting change rather than quick fixes. With seven years of experience and NCPS listed as a credential, Chris aims to guide people toward greater balance and wellbeing. He accepts international clients and asks people to use the platform process to begin if they want to work together.

Approaches you can expect in online sessions

Chris draws on attachment-based work which focuses on how relationships shape our emotional life and helps with trust, connection and repeating patterns. He also uses client-centred methods that place the person's experience at the heart of the session, offering empathy and acceptance as a way to promote self-understanding.

He may also use mindfulness techniques to help people notice thoughts and bodily sensations without harsh judgement, which can be useful for anxiety and stress. Together with the client he will discuss which approaches feel most helpful and adapt the work as needs change. Finding the right approach is collaborative - the therapist will listen to goals and preferences and try different ways of working until a good fit emerges.

Practical benefits of working online include fitting sessions around work and family life and removing travel time. Online sessions can make it easier to check in from a quieter space or to have a shorter appointment when that suits a busy day. Because the platform lists international access, confirm the session formats offered before booking so you know how meetings will be arranged.