Andy Green, BACP

Client-centred therapy puts the person’s priorities at the heart of each session. The counsellor listens with empathy and follows the pace the client prefers, helping people name their concerns and choose practical next steps. This approach is useful for issues like anxiety, low mood and relationship difficulties.

Psychodynamic therapy looks at how past experiences shape present feelings and reactions. In online sessions this can mean gently reflecting on recurring patterns, family dynamics and attachment themes to help people understand why they respond as they do. This work often helps when problems feel longstanding or repeat across relationships.

Choosing the right approach is part of the process and happens together. The therapist will discuss options, try different ways of working, and adjust based on the client’s needs, goals and preferences. Collaboration helps identify what feels most helpful over time.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when visual contact matters. Phone sessions need less bandwidth and can be easier during a busy day. Live chat and text-based messaging suit brief check-ins, shorter reflections or people who prefer writing. These options make it simpler to fit therapy around work, caring duties and daily life.