Lucy Peacock, NCPS, BACP

How Lucy blends approaches for online support

Attachment-based work looks at how early bonds shape current relationships and emotional patterns. Online sessions can help people notice those patterns and practice new ways of relating to others and themselves, which is useful for relationship strain, abandonment worries and attachment issues.

Client-centred therapy focuses on listening without judgement and following the person's lead. In this style the counsellor reflects what is said, helps the person make sense of their feelings and supports them to set their own goals. This is helpful for people who need a calm space to sort through grief, low self-worth or life transitions.

Cognitive behavioural therapy, or CBT, uses practical strategies to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviours. It often involves simple exercises and action steps to reduce anxiety, manage mood swings and cope with stressful situations.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the person to decide what fits best based on needs, goals and preferences. That may mean focusing on mindfulness exercises for emotional regulation one week and attachment patterns the next.

Online formats offer practical benefits. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when visual connection matters. Phone sessions need less bandwidth and can be easier when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging suit short check-ins, written reflections and flexible scheduling. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family demands and travel plans.