Christine Gooddy , BACP

Christine Gooddy has spent 13 years working with adult survivors of historic abuse, combining group facilitation with one-to-one therapeutic work to support a wide range of clients. She brings long experience in trauma-related work alongside assistance for grief, depression, relationship and family issues, and many other life challenges.

She trained in Person-Centred counselling and places the client at the heart of her practice. Over time she has developed a more integrative approach, adapting methods to fit each person she works with. She also holds the BACP credential (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy), reflecting her professional membership in the counselling field.

Having experienced depression personally, she understands the difficulty of finding a pathway to recovery and draws on that lived insight when supporting others. Much of her clinical focus has been on trauma and the emotional and physical reactions that follow, and she has undertaken training to deepen her understanding of how mind and body interact to influence behaviour and responses.

She emphasises the importance of a felt connection between client and therapist - therapy is most effective when that connection is mutual. Calm and compassionate in style, she describes herself as having 'walked the walk' with many of the strategies she offers and has worked to quiet an inner critic and develop healthy coping skills. Years of supporting survivors have reinforced that different approaches suit different people, and she tailors work to individual needs.

If someone would like to explore working with Christine, they are invited to get in touch to discuss their needs and options.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Christine combines client-centered principles with targeted techniques to meet each person's needs. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on offering an empathic, nonjudgmental space where the client’s own experience guides sessions - it can be helpful for building self-worth, exploring feelings, and finding personal direction. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) works with thoughts and behaviours, using practical exercises to reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety, and unhelpful thinking patterns. Trauma-Focused Therapy looks directly at the effects of traumatic experiences and supports people in understanding and gradually processing those responses so they interfere less with daily life.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Christine works collaboratively with clients to identify what fits best for their goals, preferences, and life circumstances. Therapists and licensed professionals often combine elements from different methods to tailor a plan that feels safe and effective for each person.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility for scheduling and access - Christine provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, allowing clients to choose the format that suits them. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care around work, family, and other commitments while receiving consistent therapeutic support.