Saleem Choudhry, BACP

How these approaches work for online therapy

Client-centred therapy focuses on the person’s own goals and experience. The therapist listens without judging and helps the person identify their priorities and next steps. This approach works well for stress, low mood, relationship strain and self-esteem concerns.

Psychodynamic therapy looks at patterns that repeat in relationships and in how someone relates to themselves. It helps people notice long-standing ways of coping and where those patterns may come from, which can be useful for intimacy issues, grief and some forms of trauma.

The right approach is often found together. Saleem will work collaboratively to choose or adapt methods based on the person’s needs, goals and preferences. That might mean focusing on practical coping first, then exploring deeper patterns later, or using body-focused somatic techniques alongside talking work.

Online sessions offer flexibility and fit into busy lives. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when that matters. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be a good option for shorter check-ins. Live chat and text messaging let people have more frequent, brief exchanges when that suits their routine. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent around work, family and other commitments.