Emily E Abonie, BACP, NCPS

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and responding to the person in front of the counsellor. The aim is to build trust and help people find their own solutions to things like low self-esteem, stress and life transitions. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) looks at emotions in relationships and helps people notice, name and change the patterns that cause hurt or distance. It is useful for improving connection and resolving recurring relational pain. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple techniques to notice thoughts and feelings without getting swept away by them, which can reduce anxiety and improve day-to-day coping. Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist and client discuss needs, goals and preferences, and adapt methods as they go. That collaborative process means techniques can be mixed to fit the issue, whether working on grief, addictive behaviour or communication problems. Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls replicate face-to-face conversation, while phone sessions suit shorter check-ins or when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text-based messaging can work for ongoing support between sessions or for people who prefer written communication. Registered or accredited professionals can use these formats to make therapy more accessible across time zones and busy schedules.