Charm Tinn, BACP

Client‑centred therapy focuses on the person’s own goals and strengths. The therapist listens closely and helps people find their own solutions, which can be useful for issues like low self‑esteem, relationship concerns and life changes.

Cognitive behavioural therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and behaviours keep problems going. It uses practical exercises and small behavioural steps to reduce anxiety, tackle low mood and address disordered eating patterns.

Trauma‑focused work helps people who have experienced abuse or other traumatic events to process memories and reduce day‑to‑day symptoms. This approach combines careful listening with techniques to manage overwhelming feelings and build stability.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss options and try methods that match the person’s needs, goals and preferences. Together they review what helps and adapt the plan as work progresses.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls let people see facial expressions and share a longer therapeutic space, phone sessions use less bandwidth and suit shorter check‑ins, and live chat or text messaging can fit around busy days or provide ongoing support between longer sessions. Registered or accredited professionals can use these formats to make therapy more accessible across different schedules and locations.