This is a less structured type ot talking therapy, where you choose the topic and pace. 

A person-centred counsellor will help you to explore your own thoughts, feelings, beliefs, behaviour, and worldview, so you can become more self-aware and self-accepting.  They will engage with you as an equal, and prioritise creating a warm and reflective space to explore your concerns.

They might ask questions, and give gentle prompts/refelctions/observations, but you're always in control.

They also believe in the value of human connection, and will often offer more of themselves, rather than being a blank-slate.

EMDR is a psychotherapy approach designed to help people process traumatic or distressing memories that remain “stuck” in the nervous system. In EMDR, the therapist guides the client to briefly focus on aspects of a difficult memory while engaging in bilateral stimulation—often side-to-side eye movements, taps or sounds—which helps the brain reprocess the memory so it becomes less emotionally intense and more integrated.

Rather than talking in detail about the trauma, EMDR works by reducing the emotional charge, shifting unhelpful beliefs, and supporting the mind’s natural healing processes. It is widely used for PTSD but is also effective for anxiety, phobias, grief, and other trauma-related issues.

CBT is a structured, goal-focused form of therapy that helps people understand the link between their thoughts, feelings and behaviours. It teaches that unhelpful or distorted thinking patterns can influence emotions and actions, and by identifying and challenging these patterns, people can develop more balanced ways of thinking and healthier coping behaviours.

CBT is practical, often involving exercises, skill-building, and homework tasks to apply what’s learned.

ACT is a mindfulness-based approach that helps people accept difficult thoughts and feelings rather than struggle against them, while committing to actions that reflect their values.

Instead of trying to eliminate uncomfortable experiences, ACT teaches skills like cognitive defusion (stepping back from unhelpful thoughts), and present-moment awareness, helping you create psychological flexibility.

By clarifying what truly matters to you and taking meaningful, values-guided steps, ACT supports living a fuller, more purposeful life even in the presence of pain, anxiety or uncertainty.

Integrative counselling is a flexible therapeutic approach that blends techniques and ideas from different counselling models.  Instead of following one method, the therapist adapts their style to the individual, focusing on what will be most helpful for that person’s goals and way of working.

Every counsellor has a slightly different way of working, so if you aren't sure, feel free to ask.

Walk & Talk therapy is a form of counselling conducted outdoors while walking, combining therapy with the benefits of physical activity to reduce stress, improve mood, and enhance mental clarity. The informal, moving setting can help clients feel more relaxed and open, making it especially useful for people who struggle with eye contact or feel confined in a traditional therapy room.

Existential therapy is a form of counselling that focuses on helping individuals explore the fundamental questions of human existence, such as meaning, freedom, responsibility, and mortality. It encourages clients to confront life’s uncertainties and anxieties, understand their personal values, and make authentic choices that align with who they truly are.

Rather than providing direct solutions, existential therapy supports self-reflection, personal growth, and the development of a purposeful, meaningful life in the face of life’s challenges.

This approach mixes philosophy with psychology.