Lisa Powell, BACP

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns. It helps when worries about closeness, trust or abandonment get in the way of daily life. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person in front of the counsellor and offers a listening, non-judgemental space. This approach is useful for rebuilding self-esteem and making sense of feelings. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, targets thoughts and behaviours that keep problems going and offers practical exercises to change them. Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the therapy process. The counsellor will work collaboratively to choose methods that match a person’s goals and preferences. That might mean using CBT tools for mood management alongside attachment work to address relationship patterns. Online formats make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. Video calls are closest to face-to-face meetings and suit longer sessions and deeper conversations. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be a good option for brief check-ins. Live chat and text-based messaging let people share thoughts between sessions or use short check-ins when time is limited. These options give flexibility while keeping the focus on clear goals and steady progress.