Laura Carroll, BACP

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person in front of the counsellor. The counsellor listens without judgement, follows the client’s pace and helps them access their own strengths to make changes. This approach is helpful for anxiety, low self-esteem and coping with life changes.

Psychodynamic Therapy looks at patterns that repeat in relationships and feelings that come up again and again. It helps people see where those patterns might have started and how they influence present choices. This can be useful for understanding relationship issues, grief and longstanding emotional difficulties.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most useful, and then tailor sessions together. This collaborative process helps match methods to the person rather than using one fixed style.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to give flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions can work well when bandwidth is limited, chat is useful for shorter check-ins and messaging supports ongoing contact between scheduled meetings. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and day-to-day life while keeping the focus on progress and connection with a registered professional.