Kathryn Dowds, BACP

Approaches you can try online and how they help

Attachment-based work focuses on how early and current relationships shape feelings and reactions. It can help people who notice patterns in close relationships, abandonment worries or attachment difficulties to understand why they react the way they do and to try different ways of connecting.

Client-centred counselling places the person’s experience at the heart of sessions. The therapist listens closely, reflects what is said and helps people find their own solutions. This approach is useful for building self-trust and working through grief, low self-esteem and life changes.

Cognitive behavioural techniques look at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours. These tools can be helpful for anxiety, sleep problems, anger and unhelpful habits by teaching practical ways to change thinking and routine.

Finding the right approach is part of the process and Kathryn will work collaboratively to decide what fits best. She will discuss goals, try methods in session and adjust the plan based on how things progress and what the client prefers.

Online therapy offers flexibility. Video calls recreate face-to-face conversation, phone sessions use less data and can be easier to fit into a work break, and live chat or text messaging can suit brief check-ins or people who prefer writing. These options make it easier to keep regular contact and to use therapy in a way that fits day-to-day life.