Anna Graham, BACP

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and following what matters most to the person. It involves open conversation, reflection and helping people set goals that feel achievable. This approach helps when someone needs a steady, supportive space to talk through stress, relationship concerns or low mood.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, commonly called EMDR, is a trauma-focused method that helps people process distressing memories. In practice it uses guided attention and structured steps to reduce the emotional intensity of past events and can ease symptoms linked to trauma.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss options, try different techniques and agree on a plan based on the client's needs, goals and preferences. Sessions can shift over time as things change, and the focus remains on what works best for the individual.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when available, phone sessions can be simpler when bandwidth is limited, and messaging lets someone check in between sessions or use shorter, text-based updates. These formats make it easier to fit therapy around work, family life and mobility needs while keeping the therapeutic work consistent.