Nicholas Damin, BACP, NCPS

How his approaches work online

Client-Centred Therapy places the person at the centre of the work, focusing on their priorities and feelings. In sessions the counsellor listens closely and reflects back what he hears, helping people clarify what matters and decide their next steps. This approach can be helpful for stress, low self-esteem and relationship concerns.

Existential Therapy looks at questions of meaning, choice and identity when life feels difficult or uncertain. It invites people to consider values and options, and to make changes that feel authentic to them. This can be useful for coping with life changes, grief or a sense of stuckness.

Choosing the right approach is part of the process and he treats it as a collaborative decision. He will talk through options with each person, weigh up what they want to achieve, and adapt methods to fit their goals and preferences rather than following a fixed plan.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues, phone sessions need less bandwidth and can be easier when a short check-in is needed, and live chat or text-based messaging suit people who prefer written reflection or regular brief contact. These formats make it easier to fit counselling around work, caregiving or other commitments and to maintain continuity when life changes.