Emma Harvey

Approaches that translate to online therapy

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on creating a respectful, non-judgemental space where the person's concerns are listened to and reflected back. This approach helps people feel understood and guides conversations at a pace that suits them. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions and offers practical techniques to test and change unhelpful patterns; it is useful for anxiety, low mood and stress. Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, DBT, provides skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance and better communication, which can be useful when emotions feel overwhelming.

Deciding which approach to use is part of the work. Emma will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and then suggest approaches that fit. That decision is collaborative and can change as needs shift over time.

Online sessions can be held by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging, giving flexibility for different days and routines. Video calls let people use visual cues and longer conversation time, while phone sessions can be quicker check-ins with lower bandwidth needs. Live chat and messaging suit short updates, written reflection or people who prefer to work in text. These options help people fit therapy around childcare, work breaks or travel without needing to attend in person.