Elisabeta Stancu, BACP

Client-Centred Therapy places the person's experience at the heart of the work. In practice this means the counsellor listens closely, reflects what they hear and helps people find their own answers. It is helpful for anxiety, low mood and relationship worries because it builds trust and clarity. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on small, achievable changes and clear goals. Sessions often identify practical steps and strengths that can make daily life easier. This approach suits people who want brief, goal-oriented work to address stress, coping and specific problems. Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk through options and try different ways of working based on each person's needs, goals and preferences. That collaborative process helps shape sessions so they feel useful and relevant. Online therapy can be flexible and easier to fit into a busy life. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when visual cues matter. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be a simpler way to have a longer check-in. Live chat and text-based messaging make it possible to check in between sessions or to use shorter, more frequent contacts when helpful. Registered or accredited professionals offer these formats, which make counselling accessible to people across locations and schedules while keeping the focus on practical change and support.