Dr. Natalie Young, NCPS

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and understanding. The counsellor follows the person’s lead, reflecting what matters most and helping people make sense of their feelings. This approach suits people who need a compassionate space to talk about depression, grief or relationship strain.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple ways to notice thoughts and bodily signs of stress. Short mindfulness exercises can reduce reactivity and help people feel less overwhelmed by worry or low mood. It is useful alongside other talking work for anxiety and coping with life changes.

Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on small, achievable steps. Sessions identify what is already working and build practical goals to move forward. This is helpful for people who want concrete tools to manage stress, addiction urges or day-to-day difficulties.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the early work. The therapist will collaborate with the person to decide what fits best, based on goals, preferences and what shows progress. This means plans can change as needs evolve.

Online sessions bring practical benefits. Video calls let people see facial cues and use visual aids. Phone sessions need less bandwidth and can fit into a work break. Live chat and text messaging make brief check-ins and ongoing support easier between appointments. Together these formats offer flexibility so people can choose what works for their schedule and energy.