Michelle Caleb

How evidence-based approaches work online

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening, empathy and acceptance. The counsellor offers a non-judgemental space and helps people notice their own strengths, which can be useful for issues like low self-esteem, grief and relationship worries.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and calm the nervous system. It can help with anxiety, stress and managing overwhelming emotions in day-to-day life.

Solution-Focused Therapy looks for small, practical changes that lead to progress quickly. This approach suits people who want clear steps to try between sessions, for example with coping strategies, communication problems or managing cravings.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will ask about needs, goals and what has helped before, and then agree a plan that fits the person. That collaborative process makes it easier to try different methods and keep what works.

Online sessions offer practical benefits across formats. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions need less bandwidth and can fit into a lunch break. Live chat and text-based messaging work well for shorter check-ins, ongoing reflection or when typing feels easier than speaking. These options make it simpler to schedule sessions around work, family and other commitments while keeping the same therapeutic approaches in place.