Hanna Seely, NCPS

Client-centred therapy focuses on what matters to the person. The counsellor listens closely and follows the client’s lead so conversations feel relevant and respectful. This approach helps people who need understanding and space to work out what they want.

Cognitive behavioural therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and behaviours keep problems going. It uses practical exercises and short experiments to change unhelpful patterns. CBT can be useful for anxiety, depression and managing stress in day-to-day life.

Psychodynamic therapy explores how past relationships and recurring patterns shape current feelings and choices. It aims to bring those patterns into view so someone can respond differently in the present.

Finding the right approach is part of therapy itself. The counsellor will work collaboratively to decide what fits the client’s needs, goals and preferences. That may mean trying one approach or blending methods over time to see what helps most.

Online formats offer flexibility and convenience. Video calls let conversations feel close to face-to-face, phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier to fit into a busy day, and live chat or text messaging allow shorter check-ins or ongoing support between meetings. These options make it easier to arrange appointments around work, childcare or other responsibilities.