Christine Gooddy, BACP
Compassionate trauma-informed counsellor and coach
- Trauma and abuse support
- Depression and grief help
- Flexible online sessions
About Christine Gooddy
Christine Gooddy is a counsellor with 13 years of experience working with groups of adult survivors of historic abuse as well as providing one-to-one therapy for a wide range of clients. She trained in Person-Centred counselling - a humanistic approach that places the client at the centre of the work - and now blends that foundation with an integrative style tailored to each person she supports.
She speaks from personal experience about living with depression and the challenges of finding a pathway to recovery, which informs a practical and empathetic way of working. Much of her clinical practice focuses on trauma and the emotional difficulties that follow. Christine has completed numerous trainings to deepen her understanding of mind-body connections and how those connections shape responses to stress and trauma.
Christine believes the therapeutic relationship must be felt by both people in order for change to happen. She is described by clients as calm and compassionate and shares that she has used many of the strategies she offers in her own life - including learning to quiet an inner critic and adopt healthier coping styles. Years of supporting survivors have reinforced her flexible approach - different things work for different people, and she adapts methods to fit individual needs.
Her areas of focus include trauma and abuse, grief, depression, relationship and family issues, anger, self-esteem, career transitions, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue, with additional work around caregiver stress, forgiveness, guilt and shame, hoarding, life purpose, midlife crisis, postpartum depression, post-traumatic stress, prejudice and discrimination, self-harm, self-love, sexual assault and abuse, social anxiety and phobia, and women's issues. She holds BACP - a professional membership with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - and is currently accepting clients in the United Kingdom. If someone would like to work with her, she invites them to get in touch.
She speaks from personal experience about living with depression and the challenges of finding a pathway to recovery, which informs a practical and empathetic way of working. Much of her clinical practice focuses on trauma and the emotional difficulties that follow. Christine has completed numerous trainings to deepen her understanding of mind-body connections and how those connections shape responses to stress and trauma.
Christine believes the therapeutic relationship must be felt by both people in order for change to happen. She is described by clients as calm and compassionate and shares that she has used many of the strategies she offers in her own life - including learning to quiet an inner critic and adopt healthier coping styles. Years of supporting survivors have reinforced her flexible approach - different things work for different people, and she adapts methods to fit individual needs.
Her areas of focus include trauma and abuse, grief, depression, relationship and family issues, anger, self-esteem, career transitions, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue, with additional work around caregiver stress, forgiveness, guilt and shame, hoarding, life purpose, midlife crisis, postpartum depression, post-traumatic stress, prejudice and discrimination, self-harm, self-love, sexual assault and abuse, social anxiety and phobia, and women's issues. She holds BACP - a professional membership with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - and is currently accepting clients in the United Kingdom. If someone would like to work with her, she invites them to get in touch.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Relationship issuesFamily conflictsAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue
Additional Focus Areas
Caregiver issues and stressForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingLife purposeMidlife crisisPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Gottman Method Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Christine Gooddy have?
Christine Gooddy has 13 years of clinical experience, including long-term work with groups of adult survivors of historic abuse and one-to-one therapy.
Is Christine Gooddy a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the BACP credential.
In which languages does Christine Gooddy provide therapy?
Christine provides therapy in English.
Where is Christine Gooddy located?
Christine is located in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Christine Gooddy as my therapist?
You can work with Christine through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Christine Gooddy work with international clients?
Christine Gooddy does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Christine Gooddy cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic approaches and online support
Christine draws on Client-Centred Therapy to create a non-judgmental space where the client’s experience guides the pace and focus of the work - this approach supports self-exploration and is helpful for people facing grief, low self-esteem, or life transitions. She also uses Trauma-Focused Therapy to address the emotional and physiological impacts of traumatic experiences - this work helps clients process traumatic memories and reduce the ways trauma shapes daily life. In addition, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is used when helpful to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and build practical skills for managing mood, anxiety, and stress.
Finding the right combination of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Christine works collaboratively with each client to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress is made.
Online therapy with Christine is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for people balancing work, caregiving, or mobility needs. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to access licensed professionals and therapists from different locations within the United Kingdom.