Paula Bantick-Ward , BACP

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Support

Client-centred therapy focuses on creating a genuine, empathetic relationship in which the client’s experience is valued. The therapist provides nonjudgemental understanding and supports clients to find their own insights, which can be helpful for issues such as low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, and coping with life changes.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people identify unhelpful thought patterns and build practical skills to change behaviour and emotional responses. It is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and coping with difficult situations.

Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationships influence current patterns of connection and trust. It can be especially useful for concerns like abandonment, attachment issues, intimacy struggles, and family relationship dynamics.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Paula works collaboratively with clients to consider their needs, goals, and preferences and to select techniques that fit their situation. Licensed professionals and therapists may combine elements from different approaches to tailor support.

Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for people with busy schedules, mobility limits, or those living at a distance. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access regular sessions, and integrate therapy into daily life while working with a therapist who adapts methods to the online format.