Rob Millist, BACP, NCPS

Attachment-based work focuses on the patterns people form in close relationships. It helps when past connection or abandonment issues affect how someone feels or behaves now. Client-centred therapy gives the person space to lead the conversation while the counsellor reflects and supports their priorities; this suits people who want a paced, respectful way to make sense of their feelings. Cognitive behavioural ideas look at the link between thoughts, feelings and actions and offer practical steps to change unhelpful patterns, which can help with anxiety, depression and stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the process and happens together. Rob will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most useful, then adapt methods over time. The work is collaborative so adjustments can be made if something does not feel helpful.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text messaging to make therapy fit into busy lives. Video calls are useful for visual connection, phone sessions suit people with lower bandwidth, and live chat or messaging can be shorter check-ins or ongoing support between meetings. These options make it easier to schedule therapy around work, family and travel commitments while keeping the focus on practical progress and emotional coping.