Cyndi Dyke, BACP

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and understanding each person’s goals. It helps when someone needs a respectful space to talk things through and decide the next steps. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings and actions and teaches practical techniques to change unhelpful patterns. It is often used for anxiety, depression and sleep or eating problems. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on small achievable goals and the steps that move someone toward them rather than dwelling on the past.

Cyndi treats choosing an approach as a collaborative process. She will discuss what is most useful for the issue at hand, try methods together and adjust the plan based on how things are going. The aim is to find a mix that fits the client’s needs, goals and preferences rather than a one-size-fits-all model.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to provide flexibility. Video is helpful for face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions work well if bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and messaging suit quick check-ins, ongoing encouragement or when someone prefers writing. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family life and travel while keeping the focus on practical progress.