Kate Wolsey, NCPS

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person’s experience and choices. In practice this means the counsellor listens closely, reflects what is said, and follows the client’s lead to build understanding and confidence. It is helpful for issues like low self-esteem, relationship concerns and coping with life change.

Psychodynamic Therapy pays attention to past patterns and unconscious dynamics that affect current feelings and behaviour. Short conversations may uncover repeating relationship themes or early attachments that shape how someone responds to stress or loss. This can be useful for grief, trauma and longstanding emotional difficulties.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss different ways of working and agree a plan together based on goals and preferences. Sessions can be adjusted over time if a person wants to try a different focus or pace.

Online sessions via video, phone, live chat or text messaging offer practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when that matters. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can suit people who prefer not to be on camera. Live chat and text messaging make brief check-ins or ongoing written work possible between longer sessions. These options help people fit therapy around work, family life and travel.