Emma Farrimond, BACP

Approaches that guide online sessions

Client-centred therapy focuses on the person in front of the counsellor. The emphasis is on being heard and understood, and the counsellor follows your pace and priorities. This approach helps when someone needs a steady, compassionate space to make sense of feelings.

Cognitive behavioural therapy, or CBT, looks at unhelpful thoughts and behaviours and works on simple, practical changes. It can be useful for anxiety, low mood, sleep problems and stress because it gives clear techniques to try between sessions.

Existential therapy helps when life feels confusing or empty and people are wrestling with meaning, purpose or big change. It encourages honest reflection about values and choices rather than offering quick fixes.

Finding which approach fits best is part of the work. The therapist will talk with you about your goals and preferences and then try methods that suit your situation. That collaboration means strategies can be adjusted as you progress.

Online therapy here is offered by registered or accredited professionals using video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text messaging. Video sessions are close to face-to-face work and are good when visual contact helps the conversation. Phone calls use less bandwidth and can be easier when you need a quieter check-in. Live chat or text-based messaging can fit into busy days and help people who prefer not to use a camera. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and mobility needs.