Chris Rottcher, NCPS

Chris Rottcher is a counsellor who supports people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, self-esteem struggles and addiction. He also helps with grief, eating concerns, anger, career issues, ADHD and LGBT-related matters. Chris works in English and Afrikaans and practises in the United Kingdom.

He describes his work as authentic and relational. Sessions focus on honest conversation where the person feels heard. Over time people often become more comfortable and can speak about deeper hurts. The aim is to process past and present issues so they feel less stuck.

Chris practises from a blend of approaches rather than a single method. He emphasises how relationships, body experience, meaning and personal agency shape wellbeing. This means attention is given to feelings in the body, how events are understood, and the choices a person can make now.

In practical terms sessions involve talking through difficult memories, noticing bodily reactions, and reflecting on patterns that keep problems repeating. He uses techniques that match each person’s needs rather than one fixed routine. The intention is steady, lasting change rather than quick fixes.

Chris holds the NCPS credential and has seven years of experience. He often works with people affected by adoption and foster care, ageing issues, attachment and dissociation, autism spectrum concerns, blended family strains and separation. His background supports sensitive work around trauma and long-term life challenges.

Approaches that inform online work

Attachment‑Based Therapy pays attention to how early and current relationships shape feelings of safety and connection. It can help when relationship patterns, attachment issues or childhood wounds affect present life. Client‑Centered Therapy focuses on respectful, non‑judgemental listening and supports people to find their own answers and strengths. It is useful for building self‑esteem and exploring troubling emotions. Mindfulness Therapy brings attention to present moment experience and bodily sensations to reduce reactivity and improve coping with anxiety and stress.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss your needs, goals and preferences and together you will decide which methods to try. This is a collaborative process and can change as therapy progresses.

Check the available session formats before booking, as the profile does not list specific options. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - for example arranging a shorter check‑in during a lunch break, avoiding travel time, or using audio rather than video when bandwidth is limited. Registered or accredited professionals often find that these practical adjustments help people maintain steady progress while balancing everyday demands.