Lynn Bailey, BACP

Client-centred work places the person’s experience at the heart of therapy. The therapist listens without judgement and follows what matters to the client, which helps when dealing with depression, relationship issues or low self-esteem. Mindfulness therapy introduces simple attention and breathing practices that reduce reactivity and improve sleep and mood over time. Solution-focused therapy concentrates on identifying small achievable steps and building on what already works, useful for clients wanting quick practical changes.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and day-to-day realities and then try methods that suit the person. They collaborate on what to try next and adjust the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging. Video calls work well for deeper conversations and non-verbal cues, while phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit easily into a lunch break. Live chat or messaging can be useful for brief check-ins, journalling between sessions or when someone prefers not to use a camera. These options make it easier to keep continuity of care and fit therapy around work, family or travel commitments.