Paul Campbell, BACP

How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions

Paul works with attachment-based ideas to look at how early relationships shape current feelings and patterns. This approach helps when people are struggling with trust, abandonment or repeated problems in relationships by linking past experiences to present reactions.

He also uses client-centred therapy which focuses on listening closely and following what the client feels is most important. That approach aims to create space for people to tell their story and make choices at their own pace. Cognitive behavioural therapy, meanwhile, offers practical tools to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviours, which can reduce anxiety, impulsivity or addictive urges.

Finding the best approach is part of the work. Paul will talk with each person about their needs, goals and preferences and then agree a plan together. That collaborative process means techniques can be adjusted over time as things shift.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat and text messaging to give flexibility. Video calls are useful when visual connection helps the conversation, phone sessions suit shorter check-ins or lower bandwidth, live chat can work for people who prefer typing, and messaging supports ongoing reflection between sessions. These options help fit therapy around work, childcare and other commitments.