Sarah Marlow-Rawles, BACP

Attachment-based work looks at how early and current relationships shape how people feel and respond. Online sessions can explore patterns of closeness, fear of abandonment and trust, helping people recognise habits and try new ways of relating. Client-centred therapy puts the person's perspective first and follows their agenda. In an online meeting this means the counsellor listens carefully, reflects what is said and helps the client make sense of their feelings without directing the conversation. Solution-focused therapy concentrates on small, achievable goals and practical steps. It is useful for people who want to see quick changes, plan coping strategies, and measure progress between sessions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss options and try different ways of working together. This is a collaborative process and she will help identify methods that match the client's needs, goals and preferences.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls let people use visual cues and longer conversations. Phone sessions are useful when bandwidth is limited or a simpler check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging suit short updates, mood tracking or more frequent, brief support. These options make it easier to fit therapy around family, work and daily life while keeping the focus on progress and helpful change.