How Pete’s Approaches Work Online

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and understanding. Online sessions give space for people to tell their story and set goals at their own pace, while the therapist reflects and helps clarify priorities.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thought and behavior and tests small experiments to change them. In video or phone sessions, CBT tools like thought records, behavioral experiments, and activity planning can be introduced and reviewed between meetings.

Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people identify and shift emotional responses that affect connections and behavior. When used online, EFT techniques involve naming emotions, practicing new ways of responding, and rehearsing interactions in session so clients can try them out in daily life.

Finding the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will work with each person to choose and adapt methods based on their needs, goals, and preferences. That can mean combining listening, CBT exercises, motivational interviewing, or mindfulness practices until something fits.

Online formats offer practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face work and screen-sharing of worksheets. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or for short check-ins. Live chat and text messaging support quick coaching, check-ins between sessions, or people who prefer writing over speaking. Together these options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life.