Lynsey Cuthbert, BACP

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening closely and building a respectful relationship. The therapist follows the person's pace, helping them to name feelings and choose their own direction, which suits people needing emotional support or clarity.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings and behaviours link together. It uses practical strategies and small experiments to reduce worry, manage panic and tackle low mood by changing unhelpful patterns.

Psychodynamic Therapy explores past patterns and how they show up now. It helps people understand recurring difficulties in relationships and the roots of strong emotions, which can be useful for longstanding problems and self-understanding.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the person about their goals, preferences and what feels most helpful. Together they adjust methods over time so sessions remain relevant and collaborative.

Online sessions offer flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video is useful for fuller conversation and non-verbal cues, phone can be quieter and easier on bandwidth, and messaging suits short check-ins or people who prefer writing. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and other commitments while working with registered or accredited professionals.