David Cervera, BACP

Client-Centred Therapy places the person at the heart of the work. The counsellor listens closely and follows what the client brings, helping them find their own solutions and build self-understanding. This approach is useful for feelings of loneliness, low self-worth and relationship issues.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, focuses on how thoughts, feelings and behaviours interact. It uses practical exercises and simple homework to help change unhelpful thinking and build healthier routines, which can be helpful for anxiety, stress and depression.

Psychodynamic work looks at patterns that repeat across relationships and over time. It helps people notice unconscious themes and how past experiences shape present reactions, useful when difficulties feel persistent or confusing.

Choosing the right approach is part of the process. The counsellor will discuss goals, preferences and what has helped or not helped before. Together they decide which methods to try and adapt that plan as progress is made.

Online sessions give practical flexibility. Video calls let people meet face to face from different locations, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited, and live chat or text messaging suit brief check-ins or those who prefer typing. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, caring duties or travel commitments.