Dr. Cindy George, BACP

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on creating an open, non-judgemental space where the person is listened to and understood. It helps people clarify what matters to them and supports self-directed change. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns; it is often used for anxiety, panic and mood problems. Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) offers techniques for managing intense emotions and improving emotional regulation and interpersonal effectiveness.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they decide which mix of methods feels most useful, and that plan is reviewed as therapy progresses to keep it aligned with the person’s needs.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to provide flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when that matters, phone sessions are useful when bandwidth or hands-free movement is needed, live chat can be a shorter check-in and messaging suits slower-paced reflection. These options help people fit therapy around work, family and travel commitments while keeping continuity of care with registered or accredited professionals.