Aashima Aggarwal

Practical approaches for online therapy

Client-centred work puts the person's own experience at the heart of sessions, with the counsellor reflecting what is said and helping people find their own solutions; it suits worries about confidence, self-esteem and daily stress. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on understanding and shifting emotional responses in relationships and within oneself, which can help with anger, grief, attachment issues and feeling stuck. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple breathing and grounding techniques and helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting swept away, useful for anxiety and sleep difficulties.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what feels helpful, then try methods together. That means the plan can change as people learn what works best for their situation.

Online sessions by video or phone make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, and text, live chat or messaging offer shorter check-ins or ongoing written reflection. Phone calls need less bandwidth, video lets the counsellor and client use non-verbal cues, and messaging can be useful between sessions or when someone prefers not to be on camera. These options support continuity of care and flexibility around work, family and travel commitments.