Adam Wynterborn, BACP

Person Centred Therapy focuses on listening with empathy and helping people reflect on what matters to them. Online this means the counsellor creates space for the client to lead the conversation and name their priorities, which can help with issues like low mood and relationship stress.

Solution focused work concentrates on practical steps and short-term goals. In remote sessions the counsellor and client identify small changes to try between meetings, then review what helped and what did not. This approach suits people looking for quick, goal-oriented progress on problems such as motivation or panic symptoms.

Hypnotherapy techniques are used to support relaxation and to work with unhelpful thought patterns. Delivered remotely, these techniques can help people practise calming strategies and rehearsals for managing anxiety or stressors.

Choosing the right approach is part of the process and the counsellor will help decide what fits best. This is a collaborative conversation based on the person’s needs, goals and preferences, and the plan can be adjusted as therapy progresses.

Online sessions offer practical benefits such as flexibility and easier scheduling. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when that is useful. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text messaging suit shorter check-ins, fast questions or people who find typing easier than talking. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into a busy life.