Laura Disley, BACP

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and understanding. The counsellor follows the client's lead, reflects what they say and helps people make sense of their own choices. This approach is useful for those who need space to talk through feelings and to feel heard.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce stress and manage strong emotions. These short exercises can be practised during sessions and repeated between appointments to help with anxiety, sleep and mood regulation.

Motivational Interviewing helps people find their own reasons to change. It uses gentle questions and clear feedback to build motivation for steps such as cutting down substances, changing routines or tackling avoidance.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and practical needs and then try methods that fit the person. That collaborative process means the plan can change as needs evolve.

Online therapy offers flexible options. Video calls allow a face-to-face conversation, phone sessions use less bandwidth, live chat can suit quick check-ins and text messaging supports ongoing reflection. These formats make it easier to fit sessions around work, caregiving or travel and to continue therapy when in-person meetings are difficult.