Sarah Bennett, NCPS

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on warm, non-judgemental listening and supporting people to find their own answers; it suits issues like depression, low self-esteem and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings and behaviours interact and uses practical exercises to reduce anxiety, manage mood and change unhelpful patterns. Hypnotherapy combines guided relaxation and focused attention to help with things like anxiety, sleep and behaviour change when used alongside talking therapy. Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk about options and help decide what to try first based on the person's goals and preferences. Plans can change as work progresses so methods can be adapted if something isn't helpful. Online sessions give practical flexibility. Video calls let people see facial cues and work interactively with exercises. Phone sessions can be used when bandwidth is limited or for shorter check-ins. Live chat and text messaging can suit those who prefer writing or need brief, ongoing support between sessions. These formats make it easier to fit therapy around work, childcare and travel commitments while keeping the same therapeutic focus.