Deborah Espie, BACP

Client-centred therapy focuses on listening, acceptance and understanding. In practice this means sessions are shaped around what the person brings, with the therapist reflecting and helping people find their own answers. It is useful for issues like low mood, relationship worries and self-esteem work.

Mindfulness therapy teaches simple awareness and grounding skills to reduce overwhelm. Short mindfulness exercises and breathing practices can be used during a video call or as short audio or text exercises between sessions to support anxiety, stress and coping with change.

Solution-focused work looks for small, practical steps that move things forward. Sessions often set clear, achievable goals and notice what is already working, which suits people wanting focused change in areas such as career choices, parenting challenges or mild mood difficulties.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Deborah will work together with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals and preferences, and can blend approaches as the work evolves.

Online therapy offers flexibility in how and when sessions happen. Video calls allow a face-to-face conversation, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, live chat suits shorter check-ins, and text-based messaging works for people who prefer written reflection. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and other commitments while keeping continuity of care with experienced therapists and registered or accredited professionals.