Orlando Hollingsworth, BACP

Attachment-based work focuses on how early connections shape current relationships and emotional reactions. Online sessions can help someone notice their patterns in relationships and practise new ways of relating in real time. Client-centred therapy puts the person's experience at the heart of the work and relies on careful listening and reflection; this approach helps people feel heard and then make choices that match their values. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings and behaviours interact and uses short practical exercises to change unhelpful cycles; it is often useful for anxiety, low mood and stress.

Choosing the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will talk with the person about their goals, try out methods that fit those aims, and adjust based on what helps. That means work can start with one method and move toward another if needed, with the client guiding the pace and focus.

Online formats such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text messaging make therapy more flexible. Video is good for deeper conversations and visual connection. Phone calls are helpful when bandwidth is limited or a simpler check-in is needed. Live chat and messaging suit brief check-ins, reflection between sessions or when typing feels easier than speaking. These options can make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and travel.