Christina Caffrey, BACP

Attachment-based work looks at how early and current relationships affect feelings and behaviour. Online sessions can use this approach to notice patterns in close relationships and find new ways of relating that ease anxiety and mistrust. Narrative therapy helps people separate themselves from their problems by retelling difficult events in different ways; this can be done through conversation, written reflection or live chat and helps with overwhelming stories like loss or identity struggles. Client-centred therapy focuses on listening, empathy and the person’s own goals so the counsellor follows the pace chosen by the individual and supports whatever changes they want to try.

Finding the right approach is part of beginning therapy. The counsellor will work collaboratively to match methods to your needs, goals and preferences rather than imposing one style. That means you can try different ways of working and keep what helps most.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video is good for face-to-face conversation, phone can fit into a short break and uses less bandwidth, chat and messaging suit people who prefer written reflection or brief check-ins. These options give flexibility to fit therapy into busy days and different lifestyles.