Melanie Farnworth, BACP

Client-centred therapy focuses on understanding and respect. The counsellor listens carefully and reflects what is said so people can explore feelings at their own pace. This approach helps when someone needs a non-judgemental space to talk about anxiety, depression or family worries.

Cognitive behavioural therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings and actions link together. It uses simple exercises and experiments to test unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviours. CBT is often useful for stress, low mood and social anxiety because it gives clear tools to practise between sessions.

Finding the right combination of approaches is part of the process. Melanie will work together with each person to choose methods that match their goals and preferences. She encourages collaboration and checks in regularly to adapt the plan as needs change.

Online therapy gives practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues, while phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit into a work break. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for shorter check-ins or when writing feels easier than speaking. These options make it simpler to keep therapy consistent around daily life and different routines.