Joanne Nicholson, BACP

Client-centred therapy emphasises listening and understanding. The counsellor follows the client's lead and helps people feel heard while exploring what matters most to them. This approach is useful for people who want a supportive space to make sense of feelings and life changes.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying thinking patterns that maintain distress and practicing different ways of responding. It often involves setting small tasks between sessions and can help with anxiety, low mood and coping strategies.

Solution-focused therapy concentrates on practical steps and small changes that move a person towards their goals. It is goal-oriented and helpful when someone wants quicker, action-based work rather than lengthy exploration.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Joanne will discuss options and tailor methods to the client's goals, needs and preferences, making decisions together about pace and focus. This collaborative process helps shape a plan that feels manageable and relevant.

Online sessions give practical flexibility. Video calls are close to a face-to-face conversation and useful for deeper exchanges. Phone sessions can be simpler when internet bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging suit brief check-ins, reflections between sessions or people who prefer written communication. These options make therapy easier to fit around work, childcare or health needs.