Mika Felstead, NCPS

Mika commonly uses client-centred and mindfulness approaches when working online. Client-centred counselling focuses on listening and understanding what matters most to the client, helping them to set goals and find their own solutions. Mindfulness offers simple practices to calm the mind and manage stress, which can be used between sessions for immediate relief.

She also uses solution-focused techniques to identify small, achievable steps that can change day-to-day life. These brief, practical interventions are useful for problems where a few clear actions can make a difference, such as sleep routines, coping strategies or communication changes. Together, these approaches help with depression, anxiety, grief and family-related worries by combining reflection, practical tools and calm-breathing or grounding practices.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Mika treats the choice as collaborative and will discuss what fits your needs, goals and preferences. She will adapt methods as you go, mixing listening, practical planning and mindfulness exercises to suit each session.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging, giving flexibility to fit work, caring duties or daily life. Video is useful for face-to-face conversation, phone can be easier when bandwidth is limited, and text options allow shorter check-ins or written reflection. These formats make it easier to keep therapy consistent and manageable alongside other commitments.