Elaine McQueen

Therapeutic approaches you can access online

Evidence-based approaches aim to make sense of difficult feelings and create workable steps forward. One common approach focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and patterns, then testing small changes in everyday life to reduce anxiety and low mood. It helps with stress, worry and depressive symptoms by teaching practical skills to manage thoughts and behaviours.

Another helpful method emphasises processing difficult experiences at a measured pace and learning ways to restore safety in relationships and everyday routines. This approach is useful for people coping with trauma, abuse, grief and attachment difficulties because it balances emotional processing with practical coping strategies.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk through what feels most important, try out techniques, and adjust the plan to match goals and preferences. Clients are involved in choosing what methods to use and how quickly to move forward.

Online sessions are offered by registered or accredited professionals using video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video can closely mirror in-person conversation, phone may suit a shorter check-in or lower bandwidth, and messaging works well for people who prefer writing and flexible timing. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and daily life while still getting consistent support.