Karl Graham, BACP

Client-Centred Therapy is about being heard and accepted. Online sessions let people share their story at their own pace while the counsellor reflects and clarifies what matters most. This approach helps when someone needs emotional support and a steady presence rather than immediate problem-solving.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviours. In an online setting CBT sessions include practical exercises and homework that can be reviewed over video or messaging, which works well for issues like anxiety, low mood and sleep problems.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce stress and reactivity. These techniques are easy to practise between sessions and can be guided in a live call or reinforced via short messages and audio prompts.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The counsellor will discuss goals, preferences and what has or hasn’t helped before, then try methods that fit each person’s needs. That collaborative process means the plan can change as progress is made.

Online therapy offers clear practical benefits. Video calls allow face-to-face interaction and visual cues, phone sessions are useful when bandwidth is limited, and live chat or text-based messaging can be helpful for brief check-ins or when someone prefers writing. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and travel while keeping the focus on moving forward.