Hazel Banda, BACP

Approaches that guide online sessions

Hazel draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that help people manage strong emotions and change unhelpful patterns. One common approach focuses on recognising and changing thoughts and behaviours that keep problems going; it offers practical tools for anxiety, panic and low mood. Another useful method looks at attachment and relational patterns to help people understand how early experiences shape current relationships and self-worth; this can be helpful for abandonment, communication problems and intimacy struggles.

Deciding which approach to use is a shared process. Hazel works with each person to identify goals and tries different ways of working until a good fit is found. She explains options simply and adapts methods to match the client’s needs and pace, so therapy feels collaborative rather than prescriptive.

Online therapy gives practical advantages for busy lives. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation without travel, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, and live chat or text messaging suit brief check-ins or people who prefer writing. These formats make it simpler to fit therapy around work, caregiving or health limitations while keeping the focus on steady progress.