Alice Spencer, BACP

Client-centred care through online sessions

Alice's primary approach is client-centred therapy. This way of working places the client's experience at the heart of sessions, with the counsellor listening closely and following what the person brings. It helps when people need a supportive space to process emotions and clarify priorities.

She also uses creative counselling elements when helpful, blending talking with art, writing or other expressive exercises to surface feelings that are hard to name. That can be useful for grief, body image concerns and coping with life transitions where words alone may not feel enough.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each client to identify what feels most useful and adapt methods over time based on needs, goals and preferences.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls let people see non-verbal cues and support deeper conversation. Phone sessions can fit into a busy day or work better when video is not possible. Live chat and text-based messaging provide shorter, frequent check-ins or a way to communicate without being on camera. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent alongside everyday commitments, while allowing individual choice about how to take part.