Michelle Lindsay, BACP

Client-Centred Therapy places the person's experience at the heart of the work. The therapist focuses on listening, acceptance and understanding so the client can explore thoughts and feelings at their own pace. This approach helps with low mood, anxiety and self-esteem issues by building a steady, non-judgemental space to think things through.

Existential Therapy looks at questions of meaning, choice and responsibility in a person’s life. It supports people who feel stuck or uncertain after big changes, loss or identity shifts. That perspective can help when someone wants to make different choices or find new direction amid difficult feelings.

Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about needs, goals and preferences and then shape sessions around what feels most helpful. That means drawing on person-centred listening, existential reflection, or a mix depending on what the client wants to work on.

Online formats – video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text messaging – make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives. Video lets people read visual cues, phone can be simpler when bandwidth is limited, and messaging allows short check-ins or ongoing support without scheduled video time. These options increase flexibility and help people maintain continuity of care when life is busy.