Michaela Grecu, NCPS

Client-Centred Therapy here means the counsellor focuses on listening and understanding. The person leads the conversation while the counsellor reflects and helps clarify what matters most. This approach suits people who want a supportive space to talk things through.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings and behaviours link together. Sessions often include practical strategies and short exercises to try between meetings. CBT can help with anxiety, low mood, unhelpful habits and problem-solving in everyday life.

Mindfulness therapy brings attention to the present moment through simple exercises. It helps reduce stress and improves awareness of thoughts and bodily sensations. These practices can be introduced verbally on a call or as short exercises to use between meetings.

Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. The counsellor will talk through options and try methods that fit the person's goals and preferences. Plans can be adjusted as progress is made so the work stays relevant and useful.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different routines. Video calls work well for fuller face-to-face conversations. Phone sessions need less bandwidth and can fit into short breaks. Live chat and text are useful for brief check-ins or when someone prefers writing over speech. These options make it easier to keep continuity of care and to use therapy around work, family and other commitments.