Amanda Jones, NCPS

Approaches that suit online work

Amanda commonly uses client-centred and attachment-based methods in her online practice. Client-centred therapy focuses on attentive listening and helping people explore their feelings at their own pace; it is useful for building trust and working through anxiety and low self-esteem. Attachment-based work looks at patterns in close relationships and helps people understand why they respond to others in certain ways, which can be helpful when relationship worries or abandonment issues are present.

She also brings in solution-focused techniques when clients want concrete steps to reduce stress or change a routine. These approaches are discussed collaboratively so the therapist and client can choose what feels most useful. The aim is to match methods to the person’s goals and preferences rather than imposing a single way of working.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face interaction when that matters. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is low or when someone prefers not to use video. Live chat and text-based messaging suit quick check-ins, brief coping support, or people who find typing easier than speaking. These formats help fit therapy around work, caregiving and daily life while keeping the focus on making steady progress.