Chris Espinelli

Nice to Meet you

Hello, I’m Chris Espinelli, a Qualified Integrative Counsellor (MBACP) and Level 5 CBT Therapist.

I work with women who are tired of “understanding the pattern” but still repeating it — people-pleasing, overthinking, self-doubt, and feeling emotionally stuck in relationships, work, or life transitions. My style is warm, grounded, and non- judgemental — and also straightforward and directive when it needs to be. If you want a therapist who will gently challenge the beliefs and habits keeping you in the same cycle, you’ll likely feel at home here.

My approach and experience

As an integrative counsellor and CBT-informed therapist, I blend depth with practical tools. Together, we’ll make sense of what’s happening (emotionally, cognitively, and relationally) and then build a clear plan to move forward — step by step, at your pace, with structure and compassion. I also hold additional training in Islamic Counselling, enabling me to work in a culturally sensitive and inclusive manner.

My Experience

My professional experience includes working as a counsellor with KRASAC (Kirklees & Calderdale Rape and Sexual Abuse Centre), IHSAAN Islamic Therapeutic Counselling, The Cellar Trust, Bradford Bereavement Service and Together Women Project. Through these roles, I have supported clients presenting with anxiety, depression, trauma, abuse, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, identity issues, grief, suicidal ideation and complex loss, always working ethically, reflectively and within professional boundaries.

I also had the great experience to volunteer for 3 years at Marie Curie – Bradford hospice. In different roles, such counsellor, emotional support for the bereaved and as a helper volunteer, to visit the people that were ill.

Empowering Women

“I work with women who may be grappling with boundaries issues (from their relationships or family dynamics), abusive relationships, motherhood burnout. In our initial sessions, you will share with me that you would like to change or be different in your life, and what you are expecting from the counselling sessions. This will be our start point.”

Curiosities about myself

Originally from Brazil, I have lived abroad since 2011 (I lived in Istanbul – Türkiye) and have been based in England since 2015. I am bilingual in English and Portuguese, with Portuguese being my mother tongue.