Kamil Choudhury, BACP

Client-centred therapy places the person's experience at the heart of sessions. The therapist listens closely and follows the individual's pace, helping people feel understood and respected while they talk through what matters. Cognitive behavioural therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviours to reduce symptoms such as anxiety, low mood or sleep problems. It tends to include practical exercises and clear steps to try between sessions.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and then decide together which methods to use. That collaborative process means the plan can shift as needs change, combining practical techniques with deeper emotional exploration when useful.

Online sessions offer flexibility across several formats. Video calls recreate face-to-face conversations and allow visual cues, while phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging suit people who prefer writing to speaking or want ongoing check-ins between appointments. These options make it simpler to fit therapy around work, caring duties and travel, while keeping the focus on finding approaches that suit each person.