Victoria Hookway, BACP

Person-centred work places the client at the heart of therapy, with sessions shaped around what matters most to them. This approach suits people who want space to talk things through and decide their own next steps, and it can be used to address stress, low mood or relationship and family concerns.

Evidence-based techniques for coping skills focus on clear, practical steps someone can use between sessions. These might include breathing or grounding exercises for anxiety, routines for better sleep, or simple behavioural changes to manage moods and energy levels.

Work that attends to attachment and family of origin issues looks at how early relationships affect current patterns. This helps people understand repeating dynamics and try different ways of relating and communicating in daily life.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what has or hasn’t helped in the past, then make choices with the client about which methods to try. This is rarely a one-size-fits-all process and can be adjusted over time.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls let people use visual connection for in-depth sessions, phone work can be easier when bandwidth is limited, and live chat or text-based messaging suits shorter check-ins or times when typing feels more comfortable. These options make it simpler to fit therapy around work, family or travel schedules, while still accessing registered or accredited professionals.