Liz Spencer , NCPS

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns. It helps people recognise repeated reactions in relationships and develop safer ways of relating. Client-Centred Therapy places the person’s experience at the heart of sessions, offering empathic listening and space to make sense of feelings. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple ways to notice thoughts and bodily sensations, which can reduce reactivity and help with anxiety or stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their needs, goals and preferences and will try different ways of working to find what fits best. This is a collaborative process where decisions are made together rather than imposed.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when a longer session is needed. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth or camera use is limited, and live chat or text-based messaging suit brief check-ins or people who prefer writing. These formats make it possible to fit therapy around work, study or family commitments and to access a therapist from other locations.