Sophia Clark, BACP

Person-centred counselling focuses on being listened to and understood without pressure. It helps people name what matters most to them, clarify values and practice new ways of relating. This approach can be useful for anxiety, depression, relationship and identity concerns, and for coping with major life changes.

Complementary techniques drawn from clinical psychology support practical steps such as building better routines for sleep and eating, and managing compulsive patterns like addiction. These techniques are about testing small changes and noticing what helps in daily life, which can reduce overwhelm and improve focus for people with ADHD or compassion fatigue.

Finding the right method is a shared task. The therapist will work with each person to choose approaches that match their goals, needs and preferences. Conversations early on explore what feels helpful and adjustments are made as work progresses to keep things useful and relevant.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to give flexibility. Video is good for face-to-face conversation, phone can be easier when bandwidth is limited, chat or messaging suit short check-ins or people who prefer writing. These options make it easier to fit sessions around work, family or travel and let people try different formats to see what works best.