Stefan Nowosielski, BACP

Client-Centred Therapy places the person at the heart of the work. It means the counsellor listens carefully, reflects what the client says and follows the client’s priorities. This approach helps people feel heard and can be useful when dealing with depression, grief or relationship concerns.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, focuses on practical steps. It helps spot unhelpful thinking and tries small behaviour changes to reduce worry or low mood. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression and sleep problems because it gives clear strategies to practise between sessions.

Emotionally-Focused Therapy aims to understand attachment patterns and the emotional drivers behind relationship distress. In one-to-one work it helps people name strong feelings, shift upsetting patterns and improve connection with themselves or others.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Stefan will work collaboratively to identify which methods suit the client’s goals and preferences. He will check in about what is helpful and adapt the plan as the work progresses.

Online sessions offer flexibility and practical benefits. Video calls let people use visual cues similar to face-to-face meetings, while phone sessions can fit into a short break or need less bandwidth. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for quick check-ins, ongoing reflection or when writing feels easier than speaking. These options make it simpler to keep therapy consistent around work, caring responsibilities and everyday life.