Rachel Challans, BACP

Attachment-based work looks at how early bonds shape present relationships and responses. Online conversations can help identify patterns that affect trust, intimacy and communication, and then test new ways of connecting in daily life.

Client-centred therapy focuses on listening and responding to the person's priorities. The therapist follows the client's pace and reflects what matters most, helping people name feelings and decide on practical next steps.

Somatic methods bring attention to bodily signals like tension, breath and posture. In online sessions this can mean guided breathing, simple body-awareness exercises and noticing sensations to reduce stress and process difficult memories.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Rachel will discuss options and tailor methods to the client's needs, goals and preferences. That collaboration helps decide whether attachment, client-centred or somatic tools are most helpful at a given time.

Online therapy offers flexibility for people with busy lives or limited local options. Video calls work well for face-to-face conversation, phone sessions are useful when bandwidth is limited, and live chat or text messaging provide short check-ins or ongoing written reflection. These formats make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving or travel while keeping the focus on steady progress.