Jade Cammarata, BACP

Approaches that translate well to online therapy

Client-centred work puts the person's preferences and pace at the centre of sessions. It involves active listening, reflecting what the person says, and shaping sessions around their goals to build trust and clarity.

Cognitive behavioural therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing practical steps to change behaviour. It often includes simple exercises and goal-setting that suit remote sessions and follow-up between meetings.

Mindfulness-based techniques teach ways to notice thoughts and bodily sensations without immediate reaction. Short guided practices and breathing exercises can be used in-session and practised afterwards to reduce overwhelm.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will explore needs, goals and preferences together with the person and adapt methods as the relationship develops. This collaborative process helps decide whether to emphasise practical techniques, reflective listening, or mindfulness practice.

Online therapy offers practical benefits such as greater flexibility and easier scheduling. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions use less bandwidth, live chat can suit brief check-ins, and text-based messaging supports ongoing reflection between meetings. These options help fit therapy around work, family life and other commitments while keeping the focus on meaningful progress.