Michelle Copley, BACP

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening, empathy and supporting a person to find their own solutions; it helps when someone needs a calm, non-judgemental space to talk through feelings. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns; it is often used for anxiety, low mood and sleep problems. Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) offers tools for managing strong emotions and improving coping skills, which can help with anger, self-control and distress tolerance.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and tailor a plan based on the client’s needs, goals and preferences. That collaboration helps people understand why a method is chosen and how it will fit into their life.

Online sessions use video calls, phone conversations, live chat or text messaging to make therapy flexible and easier to fit around commitments. Video is useful for face-to-face style conversations, phone sessions can be quicker check-ins or better when bandwidth is limited, and text or chat work well for ongoing support and brief reflections between appointments. These options help people choose what suits their routine and comfort while still receiving consistent therapeutic input.