Yvonne Cochrane, BACP

How these approaches work online

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person’s own goals and experiences. The counsellor listens closely, reflects what she hears, and helps people find their own solutions. This approach is useful for anxiety, low self-esteem and when someone needs a steady, non-directive space to sort out feelings.

Psychodynamic Therapy looks at patterns that may come from earlier relationships and life events. It helps people notice repeated reactions and understand why they feel or behave in certain ways. This can be helpful for intimacy issues, attachment worries and recurring relationship problems.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Yvonne will discuss options with each person and decide together what feels most helpful. That collaborative process takes into account current needs, goals and personal preferences.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls let people see facial cues and have fuller conversations. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging suit people who prefer writing to talk or who want to reflect between messages. These formats make it simpler to fit therapy around work, family and daily life while keeping the focus on progress and understanding.