Lee-Anna Devine, BACP

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early and close relationships shape current emotions and trust. Online sessions can help people notice how they seek connection, feel abandoned, or struggle to rely on others, and then try new ways of relating. Client-Centred Therapy centres on being listened to and accepted without judgement. In remote sessions the counsellor offers steady, empathic attention that helps people find their own solutions and build self-worth. Psychodynamic Therapy looks at repeating patterns and hidden feelings that come from past experiences; talking through these themes online can reveal how old patterns are affecting daily life and relationships.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences early on and together decide which ways of working suit the person's needs. That collaborative process means methods can be blended, adjusted, or changed as progress is reviewed.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when visual contact helps, phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit a short check-in, and live chat or text messaging supports ongoing reflection between calls. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family, or mobility needs while keeping the focus on consistent, helpful work.