Sarvin Afarinesh, BACP

Client-Centred Therapy places the person's experience at the heart of the work. The therapist listens closely, follows each person's pace, and helps uncover what feels most important. This approach suits people wanting a respectful, non-judgemental space to talk through feelings and choices.

Psychodynamic Therapy looks at patterns that come from earlier relationships and life events. Online sessions can use talk and reflection to make these patterns clearer and to try different ways of relating in daily life. This approach can help with persistent mood difficulties and repeated relationship problems.

Somatic Therapy brings attention to bodily sensations and how the body remembers stress or trauma. Even on a video call a counsellor can guide gentle awareness exercises and help people notice what happens in their body when they discuss difficult topics. This can be useful for anxiety, trauma responses and chronic tension.

Working out which approach fits best is part of the conversation. The therapist will discuss options and adapt methods to match goals, values and practical needs. Clients and therapist decide together how to combine talking, reflection and creative or body-based activities.

Online therapy with video, phone, live chat or messaging makes it easier to fit sessions around work, family or location. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation; phone sessions need less bandwidth. Live chat or messaging can support brief check-ins or ongoing written reflection. These formats make therapy more flexible and accessible for different routines and energy levels.