Sharon Jardine, BACP

Client-centred therapy puts the person and their priorities at the heart of sessions. The counsellor listens without judgment and helps the person name what matters most, which can be useful for concerns like low self-esteem, relationship strain and coping with change.

Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and breathing skills to reduce overwhelm and manage anxiety. These techniques can be practised during sessions and between meetings to help with stress, depression and compassion fatigue.

Motivational interviewing focuses on the small decisions that lead to bigger change. It works well when someone feels stuck or uncertain about taking the next step in work, parenting or health-related goals.

Finding the right approach is a team effort. Sharon will work collaboratively to choose and adapt methods that suit the person's needs, goals and pace. The aim is to build on existing strengths and try practical steps together.

Online therapy lets people fit counselling into busy lives. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions can be shorter check-ins when time is limited, and live chat or text messaging work well for written reflection or when being on camera isn't desired. These options make it easier to keep regular contact and try different ways of working without travel.