Jo Almond, BACP

Client-centred therapy begins by focusing on what matters to the person seeking help. The therapist listens closely and follows the client’s lead, helping them clarify goals and make choices that feel right. This approach suits people facing stress, relationship strain or low mood because it keeps the work centred on the person’s priorities.

Mindfulness therapy offers simple practices to steady attention and reduce reactivity to difficult thoughts and feelings. Short, guided exercises and everyday grounding techniques are useful for anxiety, sleep problems and coping with change. Somatic work asks people to notice bodily sensations and gentle movement or breath-based tools to shift tension that often accompanies trauma or long-term stress.

Choosing the right mix of approaches is part of the process. The therapist will work together with the client to identify what fits best given their needs, goals and preferences. This is a collaborative conversation and plans are adjusted as the work progresses.

Online formats make it easier to fit sessions into busy lives. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and screen sharing of worksheets. Phone sessions need less bandwidth and can be a good shorter check-in. Live chat or text-based messaging lets people send thoughts between meetings or use messaging for brief check-ins. These options increase flexibility while keeping the focus on practical progress.