Waverley Young, BACP

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and understanding the client’s experience, helping people feel heard and clearer about their own goals. This approach suits anyone who needs space to explore feelings and priorities.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns. CBT is often used for anxiety, low mood, phobias and some aspects of grief and eating concerns.

Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on small, realistic steps and on what is already working. It can be helpful for people who want brief, goal-oriented support to make immediate changes.

Deciding which approach to use is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about their needs, goals and preferences and will recommend or combine methods in a collaborative way. This helps create a plan that feels right for the person rather than a one-size-fits-all solution.

Online sessions offer practical flexibility. Video calls recreate face-to-face conversation, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, live chat suits short check-ins and text messaging works for ongoing, reflective exchanges. These options help people fit therapy around work, parenting and other commitments while maintaining a steady course of support.