Alessio Tonato, BACP

Attachment-based work looks at how early relationship patterns affect current feelings and reactions, and online sessions can focus on these themes through conversation and reflective exercises. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention practices to notice thoughts and sensations, which can be guided over video or audio and practised between appointments. Somatic therapy pays attention to bodily signals and movement; a counsellor can guide gentle noticing and grounding exercises during a call or via text prompts. Finding the right approach is part of the therapy journey. Alessio will work collaboratively to explore which methods suit the client's needs, goals and preferences. He discusses options together and adjusts the balance of attachment, mindfulness or somatic techniques as the work progresses. Online formats offer practical benefits for people juggling work, family or travel. Video calls allow face-to-face interaction and body language to be seen. Phone sessions are useful when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging suit clients who prefer typing thoughts, want brief real-time exchanges or need flexible ways to keep in touch between calls. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to continue work from different places.