Katherine Nolan

Approaches that guide online therapy

Client-centered therapy focuses on understanding each person’s experience from their perspective and creating a supportive, nonjudgmental space where clients set the pace and goals of work together; this approach is helpful for anxiety, self-esteem, relationship concerns, and building self-compassion. Trauma-focused therapy concentrates on addressing the impact of past traumatic events through targeted strategies that reduce trauma-related symptoms and improve daily functioning, making it suited for post-traumatic stress, abuse recovery, and ongoing trauma responses.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and will be decided collaboratively. The therapist works with clients to clarify goals, preferences, and needs and then tailors techniques from client-centered and trauma-focused work to suit the individual. This collaborative planning helps ensure the method matches the presenting concerns and the client’s comfort level.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, allowing people to engage in consistent work without rearranging large parts of their schedule. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care during life transitions or busy periods and support access for English and French speakers, including international clients, who benefit from scheduling options that fit their time zones and routines.