Cheryl Fenech-Soler, BACP

Approaches online that focus on understanding and change

Client-Centred Therapy places the client's experience at the heart of each session. The counsellor listens closely, reflects what is said, and supports the client to find their own solutions. This approach suits people who want a respectful, non-judgemental space to make sense of feelings and choices.

Psychodynamic Therapy looks at patterns that come from past relationships and early experiences. It helps people notice repeated reactions and understand how past events influence present behaviour, useful for long-standing mood, attachment and intimacy concerns.

Solution-Focused Therapy targets practical change. Sessions concentrate on small, achievable steps and what works already. This can be helpful for stress, anxiety and specific problems where clients want faster, goal-directed progress.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about needs, goals and preferences and will suggest options. Together they decide whether short-term focused work or longer exploration is the best fit, and they adjust the plan as things change.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility. Video calls let people use visual cues and a fuller conversation, while phone sessions need less bandwidth and can fit into a work break. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for brief check-ins, on-going support, or when someone prefers writing. These formats allow therapy to be scheduled around daily life and make it easier to keep continuity of care with registered or accredited professionals.