Shirin Latif, BACP

Attachment-Based Therapy in Shirin's work looks at how early relationships shape current reactions and closeness. Online conversations use examples from day-to-day life to map out those patterns and to practise different ways of relating. Client-Centred Therapy places the client's experience at the centre; sessions focus on listening, reflecting and following what matters most to the person in front of the screen. Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work together with the client to decide which ideas and techniques suit their needs, goals and preferences. That collaboration means the plan can change over time as people notice what helps and what does not. Online formats offer practical advantages. Video calls allow face-to-face interaction when a visual connection matters. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier to fit into a work break. Live chat and text-based messaging suit shorter check-ins, written reflection, or people who prefer typing over speaking. These options make it easier to attend regularly and to try different ways of meeting until what works is found.