Anna Geraghty, NCPS

Client-centred therapy focuses on the person speaking and their priorities. The counsellor listens without judgement and reflects back what matters, helping the client notice their own resources and choices. This approach suits people who need space to tell their story and make sense of feelings.

Cognitive behavioural therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings and behaviours interact. The therapist helps identify unhelpful thinking patterns and tries small experiments to change reactions. This can be useful for anxiety, low mood and managing stressful situations.

Solution-focused therapy concentrates on practical steps and what is already working. Sessions aim to set clear, short-term goals and build on small successes to create momentum.

Choosing the right approach is a joint process. Anna will talk with each person about their needs, goals and preferences, and together they will try methods that fit best. Plans can be adjusted as progress is made so the work stays useful.

Online therapy makes these methods easier to access. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when visual cues help. Phone sessions suit people with limited bandwidth or who prefer not to be on camera. Live chat and text messaging work well for brief check-ins, written reflection or when fitting therapy around a busy day. These options offer flexibility and make it simpler to keep continuity between sessions.