Lisa McDonald

How Lisa’s approaches work online

Client‑centred therapy focuses on understanding the person’s perspective. The counsellor creates a non‑judgemental space and follows the person’s lead to build trust and clarity about what matters most. This approach helps when someone needs to feel heard and understood before making changes.

Cognitive behavioural therapy, often called CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings and actions. It uses practical exercises and small experiments to reduce anxiety, manage low mood and change patterns that keep problems going. CBT is useful for panic attacks, social anxiety and mood shifts like seasonal affective disorder.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will talk with the person about goals, preferences and what feels most helpful, then try methods that fit those needs. This is a collaborative process and methods can be adjusted as therapy progresses.

Online sessions offer practical flexibility. Video calls are close to face‑to‑face and work well for longer sessions. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier when movement or camera use is difficult. Live chat and text messaging suit shorter check‑ins, quick updates or people who prefer writing. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and busy schedules, and let people choose what feels most comfortable.