Inge Robinson, BACP

Client-Centred Therapy places the persons experience at the heart of sessions. The counsellor listens without judgement and helps the person find their own answers, which can be useful for issues like low self-esteem, relationship difficulties and navigating life changes.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing exercises to reduce anxiety and calm intrusive thoughts. These techniques can be practised between sessions to help manage stress and improve day-to-day coping.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most helpful, then agree a plan that combines different methods if needed. This is a collaborative process and can be adjusted as progress is reviewed.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when visual connection matters. Phone sessions are useful when a quieter or lower-bandwidth option is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging suit shorter check-ins, ongoing coaching-style support or people who prefer typing to talking. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and other commitments while keeping the focus on practical, helpful change.