Kayan Houssein, BACP

Attachment-based work focuses on how early and current relationships shape feelings and behaviour. Online sessions can help people notice patterns in their connections and practise new ways of relating that improve everyday interactions.

Client-centred therapy places the client's experience at the heart of the work, emphasising listening, empathy and the client's own pace. This approach helps when someone needs space to make sense of emotions or explore identity without pressure.

Cognitive behavioural techniques look at thoughts, feelings and actions and teach concrete strategies to manage anxiety, low mood or unhelpful habits. These methods work well online because exercises and homework can be shared between sessions and reviewed together.

Choosing the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will discuss your needs, goals and preferences and tailor methods over time. That collaboration helps find what fits best for you rather than using one fixed method.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls are close to face-to-face work, phone sessions use less bandwidth, and messaging or live chat suit short check-ins or people who prefer not to be on camera. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and other commitments while maintaining continuity of care with a registered or accredited professional.