Manjinder Sanghera-Palmer, BACP

Approaches that guide online work

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship experiences shape current patterns. It helps people notice how they relate to others and to themselves, and it can be useful for intimacy issues, abandonment concerns and attachment difficulties.

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person’s own goals and strengths. The therapist listens without judgement and helps people find their own solutions, which can be helpful for anxiety, low self-esteem and life changes.

Finding the right approach is part of the process and the therapist will work together with the client to choose what fits best. They will discuss needs, goals and preferences and adapt methods as progress happens. This is a collaborative way to decide whether attachment-focused work, client-centred conversations, or a mix will be most helpful.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to give practical flexibility. Video calls are useful for face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is an issue or when a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat or messaging can suit people who prefer typing, want brief check-ins, or need support without scheduling a call. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family or other commitments and to keep continuity between sessions.