Christopher Reed, BACP

Client-Centred Therapy places emphasis on listening, empathy and following what matters most to the person. Online sessions give time for the counsellor to hear your concerns and reflect them back so you feel understood. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavioural changes. In remote sessions CBT tools can be taught, practised and reviewed between meetings to help reduce anxiety and low mood. Emotionally-Focused Therapy works with feelings and attachment patterns to improve connection and regulate strong emotions; it can help when relationship, intimacy or grief issues are a central concern.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The counsellor will discuss choices, explain what each approach involves, and recommend a direction based on your needs, goals and preferences. That decision is made collaboratively and can be adjusted as you progress.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls make it possible to see facial expressions and use worksheets during a session. Phone appointments suit people who prefer not to be on camera or who have limited bandwidth. Live chat and text-based messaging allow shorter check-ins, paced writing of thoughts, or ongoing support between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and daily life.