Samantha Searl, NCPS

How Samantha's approaches translate to online therapy

Client-Centred Therapy centres on the individual's experience and priorities. In practice this means the counsellor listens closely, reflects what is said, and helps the person identify their own goals. It works well for people seeking a supportive space to talk through worry, identity issues or relationship concerns.

Psychodynamic Therapy looks at patterns that may come from past relationships or life events. Sessions help people notice recurring feelings and behaviours and make different choices. This approach can be helpful for those who want to understand why they react in certain ways and reduce repeating cycles.

Samantha sees which approaches fit each person and adapts over time. She treats finding the right way to work as a shared task. Together they will consider goals, preferences and what feels most useful, then adjust the balance of practical steps, reflection or body-focused techniques.

Online formats offer flexibility and easy access to ongoing support. Video calls are useful when visual contact matters, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited, and live chat or text-based messaging suit brief check-ins or people who prefer writing. These options make it simpler to fit sessions into work, family life or other commitments while continuing therapeutic progress with a registered or accredited professional.