Ewa Rudz, BACP

Client-centred therapy focuses on the person in front of the counsellor. The therapist listens without judgement and follows the client’s priorities. This approach helps people who need space to name feelings, sort out decisions, and build confidence in their own choices. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention exercises and breathing practices to reduce reactivity. It can be useful for depression, stress and anxiety because it helps people notice thoughts and respond more calmly rather than act on impulse. Ewa combines these approaches with psychodynamic and trauma-focused ideas when needed, looking at recurring patterns and how past experiences affect present life. Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. She will talk through options and decide together with the client what feels most useful for their goals and preferences. Online sessions make it easier to fit therapy into everyday life. Video calls let people keep visual contact and mirror in-person conversation. Phone sessions can be a simpler option when hands-free or lower bandwidth is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging suit brief check-ins, reflective notes and flexible communication outside set sessions. These formats give practical flexibility while keeping the therapeutic focus on the client’s needs.