Steven Manfredi, BACP

Client-Centred Therapy places the person and their experience at the heart of the work. The counsellor listens without judgement and follows the client's pace, which helps when talking about stress, grief or relationship concerns. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce overwhelm and increase calm. These skills suit problems like anxiety, low mood and difficulties with focus. Solution-Focused Therapy aims for small, practical steps that can change daily life quickly; it is helpful when someone wants short-term, goal-directed work rather than long explorations.

Finding the right approach is part of the process and the therapist will work with the client to decide what fits best. Conversations about goals, preferences and what has or hasn't helped before guide those choices. The work is collaborative and the plan can be adjusted as therapy progresses.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to give flexibility for different schedules and needs. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions can be used when bandwidth is limited, live chat suits brief check-ins, and messaging supports ongoing reflection between meetings. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving and busy lives while keeping the focus on practical progress.