Kate Fletcher, BACP, NCPS

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns shape current connections and emotional responses. It can help when recurring relationship dynamics, abandonment fears or attachment issues cause distress. Client-Centred Therapy puts the person’s experience at the centre of sessions, offering empathic listening and space to make sense of feelings and choices. It suits people who need to be heard and understood before making practical changes. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, identifies unhelpful thoughts and habits and teaches clear strategies to shift them, which is useful for anxiety, low mood and sleep or eating difficulties.

Finding the right approach usually happens together. The therapist will ask about goals, preferences and what has or hasn’t worked before. From there she will suggest ways to blend listening, insight and practical tools so the client can try what fits best and change it as needed.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet. Video calls let people work face to face when that matters. Phone sessions work well for a shorter check-in or when bandwidth is limited. Live chat or text messaging suits people who prefer shorter, written exchanges or need to fit sessions into a busy day. These options make it easier to keep therapy going around work, family and travel commitments while working on relationship patterns and emotional change.