Mariya Henderson, BACP

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships affect current feelings and reactions. It helps when people struggle with abandonment, trust or repeated relationship patterns by exploring emotional bonds and how they influence behaviour.

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening closely and following the client’s lead. The counsellor aims to create a respectful, non‑judgemental space where people can talk through concerns and decide what changes they want to make.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, helps identify unhelpful thoughts and the behaviours that follow. It often involves practical exercises and simple experiments to try between sessions to reduce anxiety or low mood.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Mariya will discuss options with each person and tailor methods to their goals, preferences and needs. That collaborative process helps decide whether attachment work, person-centred listening or CBT techniques will be most useful.

Online sessions give practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation; phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a quieter background is needed. Live chat and text messaging can suit shorter check-ins or people who prefer not to use a camera. These formats make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and travel.