Nakhwan Fell, BACP

Evidence-based therapeutic techniques form the basis of sessions, focusing on practical ways to manage emotions and cope with life changes. One common approach used is short-term focused work that helps people identify unhelpful patterns and try small experiments to change them; this can be useful for stress, anxiety and depression. Another frequent method involves exploring past attachments and abandonment issues to understand current relationship patterns and emotional reactions, which can help with intimacy, family problems and grief.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The counsellor works together with each person to decide which methods suit their goals and preferences. This collaborative stance means techniques can be adjusted over time as needs evolve.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to fit counselling into busy lives. Video calls let people use visual connection for deeper discussion, phone sessions can be a simpler option when bandwidth is limited, and live chat or text-based messaging works well for brief check-ins or when typing feels easier. These options make it easier to keep regular contact, manage appointments around work or care commitments, and maintain momentum between sessions.