Christina Griffin, NCPS

Christina commonly uses client-centred work to keep sessions focused on what matters to the person. This approach means the counsellor listens carefully and follows the client’s pace so goals come from the client rather than being set by the therapist. It suits people who need a thoughtful, supportive space to make sense of feelings.

She also uses cognitive behavioural therapy, which looks at the link between thoughts, feelings and actions. CBT helps people spot patterns of unhelpful thinking and try small behavioural experiments to see what changes. This approach is often used for anxiety, low mood and stress because it offers clear tools to practise between sessions.

Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. Christina will talk through options and tailor methods to a person’s goals, needs and preferences. Together they decide whether to focus more on listening and exploration, practical skills, or a mix of both.

Online therapy makes it easier to fit counselling into a busy life. Video calls are close to a face-to-face feel, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited, live chat allows shorter check-ins, and text messaging supports ongoing reflection between meetings. These options give flexibility for different days and different needs, while keeping the therapeutic work consistent.