Cheryl Fenech-Soler, BACP

Approaches that shape online sessions

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on creating a respectful, non-judgemental space where the person’s own goals guide the work. It helps when someone needs to feel heard and to build confidence in their own choices.

Psychodynamic Therapy looks at patterns that develop over time and how past experiences affect current feelings and relationships. It can be useful for people who want to understand deeper emotional patterns and their origins.

Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on practical steps and small changes that make a clear difference quickly. This approach is often chosen when a person wants concrete goals and visible progress in a short time.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapy process. The therapist will discuss options and work with the person to decide which methods match their needs, goals and preferences. That collaborative decision can be adjusted as therapy progresses.

Online therapy offers practical benefits for many people. Video calls recreate face-to-face contact, phone sessions require less bandwidth, live chat suits quick check-ins, and text-based messaging lets people reflect in writing. These formats make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving and other commitments while keeping continuity across time zones.