Natalia Jedlinski, BACP

Attachment-Based Therapy helps people understand patterns in close relationships and the ways early experiences shape current bonds; it can be useful for worries about attachment, trust and relationship distress. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters to the person, helping them find their own solutions through supportive conversation and clearer self-understanding. Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) teaches practical skills for managing intense emotions and reducing impulsive behaviours, and is often used for emotional regulation and coping with crisis.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what has or has not helped before, then try methods that fit the person's needs. That decision is collaborative and can change as progress is made.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to give options that suit different lives. Video calls let people read facial expressions and have a fuller conversation. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text messaging allow shorter check-ins, written reflections and support between longer sessions. These formats make therapy more flexible and easier to fit around work, family and travel.