Ranka Smith, BACP

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early bonds shape current relationships and feelings. Online sessions can help people notice recurring attachment patterns and try new ways of relating that feel safer and more connected. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavioural changes. It works well for anxiety, low mood and sleep or eating problems by giving practical tools to reduce distress. Finding the right approach is part of the work. Ranka will talk with the client about goals and preferences and recommend a blend of methods that fits their situation. That decision is collaborative and can change as therapy progresses. Online work makes it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when a fuller interaction is wanted. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be simpler when someone prefers not to use video. Live chat and text-based messaging suit quick check-ins, shorter reflections or people who find writing easier than speaking. These options give flexibility while keeping the focus on clear, practical therapeutic steps.