Lynne Mollison, BACP, NCPS

Client-centred therapy focuses on listening and understanding a person’s experience. The therapist offers non-judgemental attention and helps the person find their own solutions, which suits people needing space to reflect and be heard.

Cognitive behavioural therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings and behaviours. It uses practical exercises and between-session tasks to reduce anxiety, improve sleep, and shift unhelpful thinking patterns.

Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce stress and ground people during difficult moments. It can be useful alongside other approaches when managing strong emotions or sleep problems.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the person about their goals and preferences and choose or combine methods together. That collaborative process helps tailor sessions to what is most helpful for the individual.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when a longer session is needed. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging suit shorter check-ins, quick reflections, or people who find writing easier than speaking. These options help fit counselling around work, family and daily life.