Rupinder “Rimpy” Sandhu, BACP

Approaches online and how they can help

Attachment-based work looks at how early relationship patterns influence current feelings and behaviours, helping people understand why they react in certain ways and build more stable connections. Client-centred therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person without judgement, allowing them to explore feelings at their own pace and find their own solutions. Cognitive behavioural therapy, or CBT, examines unhelpful thoughts and behaviours and offers practical techniques to reduce anxiety, manage mood and change actions that get in the way of daily life.

Deciding on the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most helpful, then adapt methods together. This is a collaborative process so the plan can change as people learn what works for them.

Online therapy here is offered by registered or accredited professionals using video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation from wherever someone is, phone sessions can fit into a quieter break or use less bandwidth, live chat suits shorter check-ins and text messaging supports ongoing reflection between sessions. These options make therapy flexible and easier to fit into busy lives, while still allowing meaningful progress.