Alisha Chainani, NCPS

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Alisha uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on relationships and personal patterns. Transactional Analysis is one approach she draws on; it looks at how people relate to themselves and others and helps identify repeated patterns in thinking and behaviour. This can be useful for relationship problems, commitment concerns and understanding family of origin dynamics.

She also works with interventions that build self-compassion and skills for managing anxiety and stress. These methods help people notice unhelpful thoughts, try new responses and practise small coping strategies that reduce overwhelm in daily life.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. The therapist and client decide together which techniques feel most helpful based on needs, goals and preferences. This collaborative process means methods can be adjusted as progress is made.

Online therapy with Alisha is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text messaging. Video is good for fuller conversation and visual connection, phone can fit a short check-in or a low-bandwidth session, and messaging or live chat works for people who prefer shorter, written exchanges. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, study and family commitments, and to keep continuity of care when life is busy.