Christine Fleming, NCPS

Therapeutic approaches you can try online

Client-centred therapy focuses on the person rather than the problem. The counsellor listens closely and reflects what they hear so the client feels understood and can find their own solutions. This approach works well for people dealing with grief, loneliness or low self-esteem.

Cognitive behavioural therapy, or CBT, looks at links between thoughts, feelings and actions. It uses practical exercises and small experiments to reduce anxiety, manage panic and shift patterns that feed depression or workplace stress.

Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce overwhelm and bring steadier mood. It is often helpful alongside other approaches when someone wants tools for coping in the moment.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Christine will discuss options and try different methods with each person, using the client’s goals and preferences to guide the plan. The process is collaborative and paced to what feels manageable.

Online therapy offers flexibility for busy schedules. Video calls allow fuller conversation and visual cues, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, and live chat or text-based messaging suit short check-ins or when writing feels more comfortable. These formats make it simpler to fit therapy into work breaks, childcare arrangements or days when leaving home is hard.