Joanne Maddison, BACP

Client-centred work focuses on the person's experience and choices. In online sessions this means the counsellor listens closely, follows the client's lead and helps clarify goals and next steps. It is useful for worries like stress, low mood and relationship communication.

Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce overwhelm and increase calm. Online formats work well for guided mindfulness exercises and brief check-ins about how techniques fit into daily life.

Psychodynamic ideas look at how past experiences affect current feelings and relationships. In remote sessions this can help identify repeating patterns and make sense of strong reactions, which often leads to different ways of responding.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Joanne will discuss options and try methods that match the client's needs, goals and preferences. This is collaborative and may change as therapy progresses.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions use less bandwidth, and live chat or text messaging suit quick check-ins or people who prefer typing. These choices make it easier to fit therapy around work, childcare and other commitments.