Christina Caffrey, BACP

How attachment, client-centred work and mindfulness translate online

Christina often combines client-centred work with attachment-based ideas and mindfulness. Client-centred therapy means conversations focus on what the person finds most important, so sessions aim to be led by the client’s priorities and pace. Attachment-informed thinking looks at patterns formed in early relationships and how they affect current trust and closeness, which can help with intimacy concerns and relationship stress.

Mindfulness therapy teaches simple skills for noticing thoughts, feelings and bodily sensations without getting swept up by them; this is helpful for anxiety, sleep difficulties and managing strong emotions. Together these approaches give practical tools and ways of understanding what is happening in day-to-day life, and they can be adapted to suit individual needs and goals.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about their goals and preferences and try methods that fit. This is a collaborative process and adjustments are made as therapy progresses.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging, which makes it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving and travel. Phone calls can be shorter check-ins when time is limited, video calls allow a face-to-face conversation, and text or chat options suit people who prefer writing or need flexible timing. These formats make therapy more accessible while keeping the focus on meaningful change.