Brian Doherty, BACP

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person's own experience and strengths. The therapist listens closely, reflects feelings and helps the client find their own solutions; this suits people looking for a supportive, non-directive space. Psychodynamic Therapy looks at patterns from the past that repeat in present relationships. It helps when someone wants to understand recurring feelings, attachment or long-standing reactions. Finding the right approach is part of the work. Brian will discuss options and try methods that match a client's goals, preferences and pace. That collaborative process means approaches can change over time as needs evolve. Online sessions offer practical flexibility. Video calls let people use visual cues and more depth, while phone sessions can be simpler when bandwidth is limited or a quieter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging suit brief updates, shorter check-ins or times when writing feels easier than speaking. These formats make it easier to fit therapy around work, caring duties or health-related constraints and allow consistent contact even when travel or time are a barrier.