Leanne Orrick

How Leanne’s approaches fit with online therapy

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on being listened to and accepted. In this style the person sets the pace and topics, and the counsellor reflects and supports without judgement. It helps when someone needs to be heard and to work through difficult feelings.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, uses practical steps to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviours. Sessions often include short exercises, activity planning and homework to test new ways of coping, which can suit problems like anxiety or low mood.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and build steadier moods. These exercises are easy to practise between sessions and can complement talking-based work.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most useful, and then agree a plan together. That collaborative process helps match methods to the person’s needs rather than imposing a single style.

Online therapy offers flexibility with video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and use of visual cues. Phone sessions can fit a busy day or use less bandwidth. Live chat or messaging can work for shorter check-ins, written reflections or people who prefer to express themselves in text. These options make it easier to fit counselling into everyday life and to try different formats as needs change.