Charleen Raymond, BACP

Approaches that translate well to online therapy

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns in close relationships and how early bonds shape current reactions. It can help people understand repeated relationship cycles and feel steadier in connections. Client-Centred Therapy keeps the person at the heart of sessions by offering empathic listening and acceptance, which helps when someone needs to be heard without judgement. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with practical exercises, useful for anxiety, panic and low mood.

Choosing the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most useful, then blend methods to suit each person. That means sessions can shift over time from short-term skills to deeper exploration depending on what the client wants.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and non-verbal cues, while phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is low or for shorter check-ins. Live chat and text-based messaging work well for brief updates, reflective notes or when writing feels more comfortable than speaking. These options help fit therapy around work, caregiving and busy schedules, and make regular contact easier to maintain.