Elsa Da Cruz, BACP

Approaches that translate well to online therapy

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening without judgement and helping people find their own solutions; online sessions can give the same space for reflection and honest conversation. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, teaches practical skills to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviours and often uses simple exercises that work well in video or text formats. Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps people understand their emotional responses and relationship patterns, and a therapist can guide those conversations effectively over calls or messaging.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Elsa will discuss goals and preferences and try methods that suit each person. She aims to make the choice collaborative so therapy fits the issue and the client’s style, adapting methods if something does not feel helpful.

Online therapy offers flexibility and a range of ways to connect. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when deeper connection is helpful. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can suit shorter check-ins. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for brief updates, ongoing coaching exercises or when writing helps clarify thoughts. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and travel commitments while keeping continuity of care.