Jecinta Sivyer, BACP

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early connection patterns shape current relationships and emotional responses. It helps when someone feels stuck in repeating ways of relating or struggles with trust and closeness.

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person in front of the counsellor. The counsellor follows the client's priorities, reflecting feelings and helping the client find their own solutions for issues like low mood, confidence or life transitions.

Psychodynamic Therapy pays attention to recurring themes and unconscious patterns that influence mood and behaviour. It can be useful for understanding roots of anxiety, depression and relationship difficulties.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to decide which methods suit a person’s needs, goals and preferences, and may combine elements from different approaches as sessions progress.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when meeting in person is difficult, phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit a shorter break in the day, and live chat or text-based messaging can be helpful for quick check-ins or when someone prefers writing. These options make it easier to keep continuity of care while fitting therapy around work, family and travel commitments.