Traci Lawler, BACP

Attachment-based work focuses on relationships and how early connections shape current patterns. Online sessions use discussion and reflective exercises to notice those patterns and practice different ways of relating. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts, feelings and actions and uses clear exercises to try new responses. In remote sessions this often means setting short tasks or using worksheets between meetings to test what changes. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and build calm. These practices can be guided over video or supported through short written instructions for text-based formats.

Choosing the right approach is usually a shared process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, preferences and what has helped them before. Together they shape a plan that draws from different methods when helpful and adapts as needs change.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual feedback. Phone sessions are useful when bandwidth is limited or a quieter background is needed. Live chat or text messaging can suit brief check-ins, mood tracking and people who prefer writing to speaking. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family or mobility constraints while keeping the focus on making steady progress.