Sarvin Afarinesh, BACP

Client-centred therapy focuses on the person's own experience and pace, giving space for people to be heard and understood without judgement. It suits issues such as low self-esteem, identity concerns and general life stress where being listened to helps clarify next steps.

Psychodynamic work looks at repeating patterns and earlier relationships that influence present feelings and behaviour. This approach can help when someone wants to understand why they keep getting stuck in the same situations or emotional cycles.

Somatic therapy brings attention to bodily sensations and how stress or trauma is held in the body. It can be useful for people who notice physical tension, dissociation, chronic pain or emotional numbness alongside psychological symptoms.

Finding the right approach is part of therapy. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and together with the client decide what to try first. This collaborative process means methods can be mixed and adapted over time as needs change.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat or text messaging to fit different lifestyles. Video gives visual contact and a fuller sense of the interaction. Phone calls work well when bandwidth is limited or someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat or messaging can suit short check-ins, ongoing notes between sessions or people who find writing easier than speaking. These options make therapy more flexible for work, travel or daily commitments and help people access registered or accredited professionals from different locations.