Chris Horton
Counsellor & Psychotherapist

Chris Horton, BA (Hons), MA (Sussex), MBA (Open), Dip. TA Practice, MBACP (accred)

Over the years I’ve worked in different business and education settings before changing course to work in diverse mental health support organisations. Along the way I’ve learned how very many of us can have times when life feels particularly tough, with challenges that can be hard to face by ourselves or even with the help of friends.

It was my own experience of having therapy at challenging times in my life that inspired me to train to be a therapist.

I am trained in Transactional Analysis (TA) as a psychotherapeutic counsellor.

My practice is based upon three fundamental TA beliefs:

• Everyone is OK - however we think, feel or behave, we each have innate value, dignity and worth.

• Everyone has the capacity to think and decide for themselves - we are responsible for how we respond to others and for what we decide and act upon in life.

• Any decision we make can be changed - we are all capable of choosing to change.

I have regular clinical supervision to safeguard my clients and to better inform my practice. I continually reflect upon my work and follow an annual training and development programme to develop my knowledge and skills in my ongoing commitment to professional effectiveness. 

I’m an accredited member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and my practice is governed by BACP ethical codes.