Deborah Cockram, BACP

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening to the person's lived experience and helping them feel understood; it suits people who want a supportive space to talk through emotions and build self-trust. Psychodynamic Therapy looks at recurring patterns and how past relationships shape present feelings; it can help when similar difficulties keep returning or when deeper understanding is needed. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on small, practical steps and short-term goals, which is useful for people who want to see concrete changes quickly.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Deborah will work together with each person to decide which mix of listening, pattern work and practical steps feels most helpful. The plan is adjusted over time based on progress and personal preferences, so the client helps shape the therapy.

Online formats offer flexible ways to connect. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues, phone sessions work well when a lower-bandwidth option is needed, and live chat or text-based messaging can be used for brief check-ins or when typing feels easier. These options make it simpler to fit sessions around work, caring duties or travel, and they let people choose the way of meeting that best suits their day-to-day life.