Emma Alban, BACP

How attachment, CBT and mindfulness translate to online work

Emma uses attachment-based ideas to help people understand how early relationship patterns shape current reactions. This approach can help untangle recurring difficulties with trust, closeness and communication in everyday life.

She also draws on cognitive behavioural therapy, which focuses on spotting unhelpful thinking and learning small practical steps to change mood and behaviour. CBT is useful for anxiety, low mood, sleep problems and coping with stressful situations.

Mindfulness therapy is used to build present-moment awareness and to reduce reactivity. Simple mindfulness practices can help with rumination, stress and managing intense feelings.

Finding the right approach is a joint process. Emma will work with each person to choose and adapt methods based on their goals, preferences and what feels most helpful. The first sessions are often used to try different ways of working and decide what fits best.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when that feels important. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier to fit around work. Live chat and text-based messaging suit shorter check-ins, written reflection or people who prefer typing. Together these options make it easier to keep therapy consistent around day-to-day life.