Maria "Ri" Punt, BACP

How Ri Uses Approaches Online and What They Do

Many therapists who work in an integrative way draw on trauma-informed methods that help people process distressing memories and reduce symptoms of post-traumatic stress. These approaches focus on stabilising reactions, building coping skills, and gradually addressing difficult memories when the person feels ready.

Other common techniques include skills-based and problem-focused methods that help people manage emotions, reduce anxiety, and cope with chronic pain or illness. These approaches teach practical tools for day-to-day life such as grounding exercises, stress management routines, and planning strategies to handle challenging moments.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to identify goals, try different methods if needed, and agree on what feels most helpful. Adjustments are made over time so the work matches a client's needs and preferences.

Online therapy with Ri is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues, phone sessions can be useful for those with limited bandwidth, live chat suits shorter check-ins, and text-based messaging lets people reflect in writing between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving and daily life.