Sarah Anderson, NCPS

Approaches that shape online sessions

Sarah combines client-centred work with mindfulness and motivational interviewing to support people online. Client-centred therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so the person feels heard and understood; it helps when someone needs space to make sense of difficult feelings. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and breathing skills to reduce stress and manage strong emotions, which can be useful for anxiety or sleeping problems.

Motivational interviewing is practical when someone feels stuck or unsure how to change. It uses short, focused conversations to build motivation and identify small first steps. Together these approaches let sessions stay personal and goal-focused while also exploring deeper patterns when needed.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about needs, goals and preferences, and choose techniques together. That collaborative process helps shape whether the emphasis is practical problem-solving, learning emotional skills, or understanding recurring relationship patterns.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video is good for a fuller face-to-face feel, phone calls work well with lower bandwidth or for shorter check-ins, and messaging or live chat allow step-by-step reflections and flexible timing. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, childcare and busy days while keeping sessions focused on progress.