Deon Whittaker, NCPS

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on the ways early relationships shape current emotional patterns. It can help when people struggle with trust, abandonment feelings or repeating hurtful relationship cycles.

Client-Centred Therapy puts the person at the centre of the conversation. The counsellor listens closely, reflects what is said and helps people find their own answers for issues such as anxiety, low self-worth or life transitions.

EMDR, or Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing, is a method used to help people process traumatic memories and reduce their emotional hold. It can be helpful for those who remain affected by past events and want a structured way to work through them.

Deciding which approach to use is part of the work. The therapist will talk through options with the client and choose methods together based on needs, goals and personal preferences. That collaborative process helps people feel more confident about their path in therapy.

Online sessions offer practical flexibility. Video calls let people use visual cues when that feels important. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging suit short check-ins, ongoing prompts between sessions or people who prefer to write. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family life and travel.