Eirini Anane-Crane, BACP

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on building a respectful, non-judgemental conversation where the person sets the pace and priorities. This approach helps people feel heard and make sense of their experience before trying changes.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions and introduces practical steps to test new thinking and behaviour. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, low self-esteem and coping with life changes.

Mindfulness Therapy uses simple attention and breathing exercises to reduce reactivity and increase calm. It works well alongside other approaches when people need tools for stress or overwhelm.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will work collaboratively to choose methods that match someone’s goals, needs and preferences. They may blend approaches and adapt techniques as sessions progress so the plan fits the person.

Online therapy lets people use video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging for flexibility. Video is good for face-to-face conversation and visual cues, phone calls work with lower bandwidth, and text or chat can suit brief check-ins or people who prefer not to be on camera. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and travel commitments while still working with registered or accredited professionals.