Maitena Anda, BACP

Approaches that guide online sessions

Maitena often draws on attachment-based ideas which look at how early relationships shape current patterns. This helps when someone is dealing with abandonment, attachment issues or repeating relationship cycles.

She uses a client-centred approach that prioritises listening and the person’s own goals. That means the work is paced to the individual and focuses on what they want to change or understand in their life.

She also brings mindfulness into sessions as a practical tool for stress, anxiety and emotional regulation. Simple exercises can be practised between meetings to reduce overwhelm and improve focus.

Choosing the best approach is part of the work itself. She will discuss different ways of working and agree a plan with the client. Decisions about focus, timing and techniques are collaborative and revisited as needs shift.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face contact and non-verbal cues, phone sessions suit people with limited bandwidth or who prefer not to be on camera, and live chat or text-based messaging are useful for brief check-ins and ongoing support. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family commitments and different time zones.