Chibuike Ikechukwu, BACP

Therapeutic approaches and online therapy options

Client-Centred Therapy places the person’s own goals at the heart of each session, so conversations follow what matters most to the client and progress grows from their priorities. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) helps people spot unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns and then practise new, more helpful ways of responding; it is often used for anxiety, low mood and stress. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) supports people to understand and name strong feelings, and to build clearer communication with others when emotions drive conflict or distance.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their needs, goals and preferences and then try methods that fit. That means sessions are collaborative, with small adjustments over time until the approach feels helpful.

Online therapy is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to make counselling flexible. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation across distances. Phone calls work well when bandwidth is limited or a person prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and messaging suit shorter check-ins, brief support between sessions or people who prefer to write rather than speak. These options make it easier to schedule therapy around work, family and travel commitments and to keep continuity when circumstances change.