Christopher Hurd, NCPS

Christopher combines client-centred therapy with emotionally-focused work in a way that suits remote sessions. Client-centred therapy is about listening closely and following what matters most to the person; it helps with stress, low mood and making decisions. Emotionally-Focused Therapy focuses on feelings and attachment patterns to improve how people relate to themselves and others, which can help with relationship strain, grief and intimacy concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. He will discuss goals, preferences and practical needs and then try methods together to see what fits. That collaboration helps shape whether sessions draw more on listening, emotion-focused tasks, psychodynamic reflection or hypnotherapy as appropriate.

Online therapy offers flexibility across formats such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text messaging. Video calls let visual cues guide the work, phone sessions need less bandwidth and can be easier for shorter check-ins, while live chat and messaging are useful for brief reflections or when writing is preferred. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and travel commitments and help people maintain continuity of care regardless of location.