Paula Ciocirlau, BACP

Therapeutic approaches in online counselling

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person’s experience. The therapist follows the client’s lead, reflects what they hear and helps people feel heard before working on change; this approach is useful for building trust and sorting through emotions.

Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on small, practical steps that move someone toward their goals. Sessions often identify what is already working and build on small successes, which can help with stress, career decisions or relationship changes.

Internal Family Systems looks at the different parts inside a person and how they relate. It can help people who feel split between competing impulses, such as self-criticism versus self-care, and can be useful for trauma, grief or identity questions.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Paula will listen to your concerns, discuss different ways of working and adapt methods to match your goals and preferences. Together you will decide whether to focus on short-term solutions, deeper parts work, or a mix of approaches.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when visual cues matter. Phone sessions can fit into a busy day or use less bandwidth. Live chat and text-based messaging suit brief check-ins, ongoing coaching or people who prefer typing. These options make it easier to keep consistency and fit therapy around work, family or travel.