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Therapy approaches and how they work online

Rachel uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that help people notice unhelpful thinking and try different behaviours. One approach focuses on recognising patterns of thought and behaviour that keep anxiety and low mood going, then testing small changes to reduce distress and improve day-to-day functioning. This helps with stress, health anxiety and general low mood.

Another common emphasis is working through painful experiences and their impact on the present. This involves talking about memories at a manageable pace, understanding how they affect current relationships and learning practical ways to cope with strong emotions. That approach is often helpful for trauma, abuse and long-standing shame or guilt.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and decide together which techniques fit a person's needs, goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process and plans can be adjusted as progress is made.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to give flexibility. Video calls are useful when visual contact helps the conversation, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or for shorter check-ins, and messaging allows brief updates or ongoing support between calls. These options make it simpler to fit therapy around work, family and daily life while keeping momentum between sessions.