James Morrell, BACP

Attachment-based work looks at how early relationships shape current patterns. Online sessions can be used to notice recurring ways of reacting in relationships and to practise new responses in everyday life. Client-centred work focuses on the person's experience in the room and on being heard; the counsellor follows the client's pace and priorities to help uncover what matters most. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple ways to notice thoughts, feelings and body sensations so that stress, anxiety or addictive urges can be met with less reactivity and more choice.

Choosing the right approach is part of the process and the therapist treats it as a shared task. He will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most helpful, then adapt methods across sessions. That might mean blending person‑centred listening with short solution-focused tasks and mindfulness exercises to suit the client's needs.

Online formats make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. Video calls offer face-to-face interaction and visual cues, phone sessions need less bandwidth and can suit short check-ins, and live chat or messaging allows ongoing reflection between meetings. These options give flexibility to work around work, family or travel commitments and to keep therapy accessible from different locations.