DR CHRISTINE RIVERS
Psychotherapy, Coaching & Psychological Consultancy
About Me
I’m Christine Rivers, a hypno-psychotherapist, Professor of Mindfulness and Psychological Consultant. I'm registered with UKCP, CNHC and I am a full member of British Psychological Society. My background bridges science, psychology, and lived experience. I am fully insured with Balens.
For years, I lived with anxiety that didn’t seem to have a clear cause and stress that felt constant, even when things were “fine.” I escaped through competitive sports and staying busy. That experience shaped me, and eventually led me to step back discover mindfulness and yoga and led me here: helping others find their way out of the same cycles of fatigue, anxiety, burnout, and frustration.
Healing is never linear. It’s not quick. But it is possible, with the right support.
My qualifications
2025 Diploma in Hypno-Psychotherapy, National College for Hypnosis and Psychotherapy, UK (with Distinction)
2025 Certificate in Hypnotherapy and Psychotherapy, National College for Hypnosis and Psychotherapy, UK.
2024, European Certificate in Lifestyle Medicine, Health and Lifestyle Advisor, European Lifestyle Medicine Organisation, Belgium.
2024 Certificate in Breathwork Teaching, YogaLap, Portugal.
2022 Certificate in Yoga Teaching, House of Yoga, London, UK.
2021 Diploma in Meditation Teaching, British School of Meditation, London, UK.
2021 Awarded Professorship of Mindfulness and Professional Development, University of Surrey, UK.
2018 Practitioner Diploma in Executive Coaching, Association of Executive Coaching, London, UK.
2010, Doctorate of Philosophy: Psychology of Remote Collaboration, University of Surrey, UK.
2005 Master of Philosophy: Psychological Anthropology and Communications University of Vienna, Austria.
Continuous Professional Development
April 2026, Chronic Anxiety, Human Givens College
March 2026, Understanding Trauma - Effective treatment and Recovery, Human Givens College
Feb 2026, Roots, Relationships and Hidden Loyalties – A Family Constellation Workshop, Psychosynthesis Trust, London, UK
Jan 2026, Affect Bridge, Molar Memories and Sub-threshold Trauma, Human Givens College
Nov 2025, Post-traumatic Growth and Yoga, Yoga International
July 2025, Pain Recovery Therapy: Treatments for Chronic Pain, Amedco
Memberships, Register & Directory listings
Full Member British Psychological Society (FMBPsS Membership number 832296) since 2026
Associate Member of National Society of Talking Therapies (NSTT) since 2025
Accredited Member of Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council (CNHC) since 2025.
Registered UKCP Psychotherapist Trainee.
Registered Psychotherapist with Psychology Today
Accredited Member of British School of Meditation
