Caroline Sharp, BACP, NCPS

Attachment-Based Therapy helps people notice patterns in close relationships and how those patterns affect current feelings and reactions. It is useful for relationship worries, attachment issues and family of origin themes.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple ways to notice thoughts and bodily feelings without getting overwhelmed. This approach can help with anxiety, stress, sleeping problems and managing intense emotions in day-to-day life.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Caroline works with each person to identify which ideas and techniques fit their goals and circumstances. Together they decide whether short-term skills or deeper psychodynamic exploration will be most helpful.

Online formats offer practical options for different needs. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation for a fuller sense of connection. Phone sessions suit people who prefer not to use video or who need a lower-bandwidth option. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for brief check-ins, coaching-style support or when someone wants to write rather than speak.

These options make it easier to fit counselling into a busy life, whether that means arranging sessions around work, avoiding travel time, or using a quick message to follow up between meetings. Registered or accredited professionals provide these formats so people can access therapy in ways that suit them.