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Christopher Ryan, BACP

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Christopher is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

Great news, Christopher is accepting new clients!
He is normally fully-booked.
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in United Kingdom
Accepts worldwide clients

More about Christopher

  • 5 years' experience
  • Male
  • BACP

Let’s be honest, it’s all a bit bloody daunting really.

When you decided you might need to talk to someone, you probably didn’t know where to begin. After a Google search or watching a few Youtube videos, the algorithm gods have led you here. There’s all these smiling people telling you why you should come to them with your problems. The titles and initials next to our names likely don’t mean a great deal to you, and you’ll notice, nearly everyone here says a variation of the same thing about themselves anyway.

So how can you tell us apart really?

I won’t give you much patter. This specialism, that theory, this many years, that many qualifications… The bottom line as to whether I will be of help to you or not— and the research backs this up— is whether we can relate to one another well. You’ll get a small sense of me from what I’ve said here, but ultimately, you won’t know whether I am someone you think you could get along with, trust and share your life with until we’ve met.

You’ll quickly get a feel for how I work. I’m friendly, I’m curious to know you, I’m involved with you, and I ask a lot of questions about you. I believe my role is to facilitate a deeper understanding of self for you, and frankly, I’m good at it. Changes in life may come out of that— they usually do— but that will be up to you in the end.

I look forward to talking with you.

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Relationship issues Family conflicts Parenting issues Self esteem LGBT Trauma and abuse Grief Intimacy-related issues Eating disorders Sleeping disorders Anger management Career difficulties Depression Coping with life changes Coaching ADHD Attachment issues Commitment issues Communication problems Divorce and separation Eating and food-related issues Family problems Fatherhood issues Gender dysphoria Guilt and shame Isolation / loneliness Jealousy Life purpose Men's issues Narcissism Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships Pregnancy and childbirth Self-harm Self-love Sexuality Social anxiety and phobia Workplace issues Young adult issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Existential Therapy
  • Psychodynamic Therapy

Licenses

  • BACP · United Kingdom · 399661 · Renews January 2026

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Christopher Ryan offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Christopher Ryan works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Christopher Ryan speak?

Christopher Ryan speaks English.

How many years of experience does Christopher Ryan have?

Christopher Ryan has 5 years of experience.

Where is Christopher Ryan licensed to practice?

Christopher Ryan is licensed to practice in the United Kingdom.

Does Christopher Ryan accept clients outside of the United Kingdom?

Yes, Christopher Ryan accepts clients outside of the United Kingdom.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Christopher Ryan offer?

Christopher Ryan offers clients Existential Therapy and Psychodynamic Therapy.

How can I communicate with Christopher Ryan?

Christopher Ryan can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Christopher Ryan?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

Mental health conditions are real, common, and treatable.

And recovery is possible.

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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.