Helen Marshall

Approaches that guide online sessions

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns and feelings. It can help when someone struggles with trust, closeness, or repeating relationship problems and gives ways to try different ways of relating. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on active listening and meeting people where they are; the counsellor follows the client’s lead and offers empathy to help build self-understanding and confidence. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, breaks down unhelpful thoughts and behaviours into small parts and offers practical tools to change them, which can be useful for anxiety, low mood, and addictive behaviours.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work and will happen together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels comfortable, then try methods that fit those needs. That collaborative process is used to adjust the plan as progress is made.

Online therapy with Helen is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, which gives practical flexibility. Video calls are useful for face-to-face conversation and non-verbal cues. Phone sessions can work well when bandwidth is limited or a quieter check-in is needed. Live chat and messaging suit shorter check-ins, journalling between sessions, or people who prefer typing to speaking. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving, or travel while still keeping continuity of care.