Robert Ormiston, BACP

Therapeutic approaches for online work

Robert combines client-centred therapy with EMDR and mindfulness in online sessions. Client-centred therapy focuses on listening and helping people feel understood; it supports issues like low self-esteem, stress and relationship concerns by building trust and clarity. Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing, EMDR, helps process traumatic or distressing memories that continue to cause anxiety or emotional reactivity by using bilateral stimulation alongside guided recall. Mindfulness-based practices teach simple attention and breathing skills that reduce overwhelm and improve sleep and concentration.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk through your concerns, try different ways of working and agree what feels most helpful. You and the counsellor will review progress and adjust methods so the work fits your goals and preferences.

Online sessions offer practical flexibility. Video calls let you use visual cues and the same conversational pace as in-person work. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for brief reflections, written processing or when writing feels more comfortable than speaking. These options make it simpler to schedule therapy around work, family and daily life while using the approaches described above.