Senia Wood, BACP

Approaches suited to online therapy and practical benefits

Senia often combines attachment-based ideas and client-centred methods in online work. Attachment-based approaches look at how early relationships shape current patterns and help people recognise repeated ways of relating. Client-centred therapy focuses on listening, empathy and meeting the person where they are to build trust and clarity.

Mindfulness and somatic practices are also used to help people notice how stress and trauma show up in the body. Mindfulness offers simple exercises to steady attention and reduce overwhelm, while somatic techniques help track physical sensations and calm nervous system activation. These approaches can be useful for anxiety, trauma reactions, stress and difficulty regulating emotions.

Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which approaches match their goals and preferences. That might mean trying a few tools early on and adjusting as needed to find what helps most.

Online sessions offer practical flexibility. Video calls let the therapist and client see facial expressions and build rapport quickly. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or when a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging can support ongoing reflection between sessions and suit people who prefer writing or need quicker, more frequent contact. Together these formats make counselling easier to fit around work, caring responsibilities and everyday life.