Laura Calabro, HCPC

How therapy approaches translate to online care

Laura combines Dialectical Behaviour Therapy and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing in ways that suit remote work. DBT focuses on teaching clear skills for managing intense emotions, improving communication and reducing unhelpful behaviours; it works well for stress, anxiety and relationship difficulties. EMDR helps people process traumatic memories by using structured bilateral stimulation alongside talking through the memory and the thoughts that surround it; it is often chosen for trauma and abuse-related problems.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, symptoms and what feels most helpful, then suggest ways of combining methods. Decisions about pace and technique are made collaboratively and revisited as progress is made.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat and text messaging to make therapy flexible. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues, phone sessions can fit into a shorter break or use less bandwidth, and messaging or live chat suit frequent check-ins or people who prefer typing. These options help people fit therapy into busy lives and access support from different locations.