Adrian Robson, BACP

Client-centred work focuses on building a helpful relationship where the person feels heard and respected. This approach supports people facing anxiety, depression, grief, life changes and relationship worries by creating a steady space to talk and think things through.

Cognitive behavioural therapy, or CBT, looks at links between thoughts, feelings and actions and offers practical exercises to test new ways of responding. It can be useful for managing anxiety, low mood, sleep problems and workplace stress.

Somatic-informed work invites attention to bodily sensations and patterns held in the body. This can help when trauma, chronic pain, or long-standing stress show up as physical tension or unexplained symptoms.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the person to decide whether person-centred listening, CBT techniques, somatic awareness, or a blend of these fits best. Goals, preferences and how someone responds in early sessions guide that choice.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls let people use visual cues when that helps, phone sessions can fit around work breaks or need less bandwidth, and live chat or text messaging allow brief check-ins or ongoing support between sessions. These formats make it easier to sustain regular contact and to access therapy from different locations.