Philip Hazlehurst, BACP

Client-centred therapy focuses on being listened to without judgement. It gives people space to tell their story and helps them feel heard, which can be useful for grief, loss and emotional overwhelm.

Cognitive behavioural therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings and actions connect. It uses simple exercises to change unhelpful thinking and behaviour, which many people find helpful for anxiety and depression.

Mindfulness therapy teaches present-moment awareness and breathing or grounding practices. These techniques can reduce reactivity and help with stress, chronic pain and flashbacks from trauma.

Finding the right approach is a joint process. The therapist will talk with the person about goals and preferences, then try methods that suit their needs. Philip adapts sessions over time so the work stays relevant and manageable.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls let people meet face to face when a longer conversation is needed. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or to fit a break at work. Live chat and text messaging suit quick check-ins, short reflections or when typing feels easier than talking. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists use these formats to make counselling more accessible and to fit different lifestyles and routines.