Natalie Streets, NCPS

Evidence-based therapeutic techniques are used in sessions to help with mood and anxiety problems. One common approach focuses on practical skills for managing anxiety and panic - teaching breathing and grounding techniques, noticing unhelpful thought patterns, and building short routines to reduce overwhelm. This approach is useful for people who want clear tools to manage sudden anxiety or panic.

Another approach emphasises exploring personal values and life purpose to address low mood and directionless feelings. It helps people identify what matters to them, set small goals, and re-engage with activities that give life meaning. This tends to suit those working through midlife questions, isolation, or a loss of motivation.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will work collaboratively to shape a plan based on the client’s needs, goals and preferences. That might mean trying one method for a few sessions and adjusting if something else seems a better fit.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when bandwidth and circumstances permit, while phone sessions suit people with limited internet or who prefer not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging make it possible to check in between longer sessions, fit therapy into a busy day, or have shorter check-ins during work breaks. These options make it easier to maintain continuity and fit therapy around everyday life.