Alan Opfer, BACP

Approaches that translate to online care

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person’s priorities and pace; the therapist listens closely and shapes sessions around what the individual finds important. It helps when someone needs a respectful space to sort out feelings and decisions.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce stress and manage difficult thoughts. Those exercises work well in short online sessions or as brief daily practices between meetings.

Solution-Focused Therapy looks for practical next steps and small changes that lead to relief. It is useful when someone wants focused sessions to set goals and monitor progress quickly.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences and what has worked before, then try methods that suit their situation. Adjustments are made as work progresses to keep things helpful.

Online therapy with video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging gives flexibility. Video lets people use body language and eye contact, phone needs less bandwidth and can be easier for quick check-ins, while chat or messaging supports shorter updates or ongoing written reflection. These options help fit therapy around work, caring duties and travel constraints.