Richard Hull, BACP

Online approaches and how they help

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on building understanding through warm, non-judgemental listening so people feel heard and accepted; it is useful when someone needs space to untangle strong emotions and regain direction.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings and behaviours interact and offers practical exercises to change patterns that keep problems going. This suits issues like anxiety, low mood, sleep and unhelpful habits.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches ways to notice thoughts and bodily signs without getting pulled along by them, which can reduce stress and improve focus. Internal Family Systems helps people recognise different parts of themselves and work with those inner voices to reduce self-criticism and isolation.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to match methods to their needs, goals and preferences rather than imposing a single style. This can mean trying a mix of ideas and checking in about what feels useful.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - video calls give a face-to-face feel, phone sessions work when bandwidth is limited, live chat can be a short check-in and text-based messaging lets people reflect in writing. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, childcare and other commitments, and to continue sessions from different locations.