Xenia Klitou, NCPS

Approaches suited to online work and everyday life

Many people benefit from evidence-based techniques that focus on present problems and practical coping. One common approach is skills-based work that teaches breathing, grounding and behavioural strategies to reduce anxiety and manage stress. These techniques are useful for day-to-day symptoms and for moments of overwhelm.

Another helpful strand is trauma-informed talking work that gently explores past hurts and how they affect current relationships and self-image. This kind of approach helps people understand recurring patterns such as attachment or body image difficulties and find new ways of relating to themselves.

Finding the right fit is part of the process and the therapist will treat it as a collaboration. Together they will review your goals, preferences and how you respond to different methods, then adjust the plan as needed. You are invited to guide what feels most helpful as therapy progresses.

Online formats offer flexibility for different needs. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when visual connection matters. Phone sessions can work when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging suit quick check-ins, shorter reflections or people who write better than they speak. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, study and family commitments and to continue work between sessions.