Mihaela Oceanu

Approaches that translate well to online therapy

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters to the person. It aims to create space for people to clarify their thoughts and find their own solutions, which can work well in a video or phone session.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at links between thoughts, feelings and actions. It uses practical exercises and short-term tasks to reduce anxiety, panic attacks, low mood and unhelpful behaviour patterns. These tasks are easy to share and review in online sessions.

Mindfulness Therapy encourages simple attention practices to reduce stress and improve sleep and focus. Short guided exercises can be practised during a call or reinforced through text guidance between sessions.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the person about their concerns, goals and preferences, then try methods that fit. Progress is reviewed together and the plan is adjusted as needed to find what helps most.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation without travel, while phone sessions need less bandwidth and can fit into a lunch break. Live chat and text-based messaging suit quick check-ins, short reflections or when typing feels easier than speaking. These options help people fit therapy around work, family and travel commitments, and keep continuity when circumstances change.