Maja Struthers

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Many of Maja's sessions draw on common evidence-based techniques that focus on thinking patterns and practical change. Cognitive approaches look at the thoughts that keep stress and anxiety going and help people test out different ways of thinking to feel less overwhelmed. Behavioural techniques encourage small, doable experiments in daily life to build confidence and reduce avoidance.

For issues such as grief, attachment and relationship wounds she works in a reflective, skills-based way to help people understand patterns and try new responses. This can involve practising communication, boundary-setting and self-soothing strategies that apply directly to real situations.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their needs, goals and preferences and together decide which techniques to try. This collaborative process means approaches can be adjusted as progress is made.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to fit different lifestyles. Video is useful for deeper conversations and non-verbal cues, phone works well when bandwidth is limited, and chat or messaging can be used for shorter check-ins or when written reflection helps. Online formats make it easier to fit therapy around work, family life and busy days, while still allowing steady therapeutic progress.