Caralisa Alvis of Lee, BACP

Attachment-based work looks at how early relationships influence current feelings and patterns. Online conversations can uncover those patterns and help people try new ways of relating to others. Client-centred therapy focuses on understanding a person’s experience without judgement and building a trusting space for change. This approach is helpful when someone needs a steady, listening presence to make sense of strong emotions. Cognitive behavioural therapy, or CBT, emphasises the link between thoughts, feelings and actions and gives clear exercises to try between sessions to reduce anxiety and reframe unhelpful thinking.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and practical needs, and try different techniques to see what helps most. That collaborative process means the plan can change as progress is made and new priorities emerge.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging. Video lets people speak face to face, while phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit quickly into a lunch break. Live chat and text messaging can be used for shorter check-ins or ongoing support between longer conversations. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent around work, childcare and travel.