Louise Wood, BACP

Approaches that guide online therapy

Client‑centred therapy focuses on listening and reflecting back what matters to the person so they feel heard and understood; it is useful for building self‑worth and making choices that fit personal values. Existential therapy looks at questions of meaning, responsibility and freedom, which can help when people struggle with life changes, emptiness or big decisions. Psychodynamic work pays attention to patterns from past relationships and repeated emotional responses, helping people understand why they might repeat certain behaviours or feel stuck.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most helpful, and then pick ways of working together that match those needs. This is a collaborative process where the client’s experience shapes the plan.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat and text messaging. Video calls let people see facial cues and hold a longer therapeutic conversation. Phone sessions need less bandwidth and can fit into a break at work. Live chat and text messaging are useful for brief check‑ins, written reflection or when typing feels easier than speaking. These options make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into everyday life.