Anita Burton, BACP

Attachment-based work focuses on how early bonds affect current relationships and emotional responses. In online sessions this approach helps people understand patterns around closeness, trust and abandonment and why old responses can feel automatic. Client-centred therapy puts the person at the centre of the conversation. The therapist follows the client’s pace and priorities, offering empathy and reflection so clients can find their own answers and regain confidence. Psychodynamic ideas look at recurring patterns and hidden feelings that influence everyday choices. Over time this can help people see why certain situations trigger strong reactions and open up different ways of responding. Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most helpful, then adapt methods as the relationship develops. This is a collaborative process where planning and feedback guide the direction of sessions. Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation from different locations. Phone sessions can be quicker and need less bandwidth. Live chat and text-based messaging suit brief check-ins, ongoing support or people who prefer not to use voice or video. These options help fit therapy around work, family and travel commitments, and make it easier to keep momentum between sessions.