Dr. Maria-Christina Kosteli, BACP

How approaches like person-centred and CBT work online

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on warm, non-judgemental listening and helps people explore their feelings at their own pace. It can be useful for grief, low self-esteem and finding life purpose by creating space to reflect. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, targets unhelpful thoughts and teaches practical coping skills such as relaxation techniques and thought reframing. It often helps with anxiety, stress and eating-related concerns. Emotionally-Focused Therapy supports people to understand and change patterns in close relationships by focusing on emotions and attachment needs.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the therapeutic journey. The therapist works collaboratively to identify which methods suit the person's goals and preferences. That means trying techniques, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan together as progress is made.

Online sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different routines. Video calls allow face-to-face connection, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited, live chat makes for shorter check-ins and messaging suits people who prefer written reflection. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and other commitments while keeping continuity of care with registered or accredited professionals.