Lorraine Stronach, NCPS

Attachment-based work looks at how early relationships influence current feelings and reactions. Online sessions using this approach focus on building a trusting relationship, noticing patterns that repeat in close relationships and trying new ways of relating. Client-centred therapy centres on listening and the person's own pace. In remote sessions the counsellor offers empathic listening and reflection so the person can find their own answers and feel understood. Cognitive behavioural techniques target unhelpful thoughts and behaviours. These methods suit practical online work such as setting small tasks between sessions, tracking mood and practising new skills in everyday situations. Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Lorraine will discuss goals, preferences and practical needs and suggest which methods to try. The choice is collaborative and can change as progress is made. Online formats offer clear practical benefits. Video calls let people keep a face-to-face rhythm while staying at home. Phone sessions can fit into a short break or be easier when bandwidth is low. Live chat and text messaging suit quick check-ins, brief reflections between sessions or people who prefer writing over speaking. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family or travel and help maintain continuity when life is busy.