Rita Lally, BACP

Rita Lally uses a person-centred approach that keeps the client's experience at the heart of therapy. She blends practical listening with thoughtful questions to help people make sense of worry, low mood, and relationship strain. Rita writes plainly and aims to make sessions feel calm and steady for someone who may be anxious about starting therapy.

Rita has nine years of experience supporting adults through a wide range of concerns. She helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression and coping with big life changes. She also works with issues such as grief, trauma and abuse, addiction, and compassion fatigue.

Rita pays close attention to relationship patterns and attachment needs. She helps people with communication problems, commitment worries, codependency and blended family issues. She also supports those facing separation, divorce and career-related worries.

The work draws on client-centred methods alongside existential and mindfulness ideas. Rita uses psychodynamic thinking and Internal Family Systems to help people understand repeating patterns and inner parts that affect choices. Sessions focus on noticing feelings and practical steps that fit daily life.

Rita aims to be direct and compassionate in session. She listens without judging and helps people find clearer ways to cope. The goal is to build steady routines, stronger self-understanding and more workable ways to handle stress and relationships.

How Rita’s approaches translate to online therapy

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person without judgement. Online sessions let the counsellor follow your pace and reflect what matters most, which helps with anxiety, low mood and relationship concerns.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple ways to notice thoughts and bodily sensations in the present moment. In remote work this can include short guided practices and daily exercises to reduce rumination and manage stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Rita will talk with clients about goals, worries and preferences and together decide which combination of methods feels most useful. That collaborative step helps make sessions feel relevant from the start.

Online formats offer practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when visual cues matter. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier for quick check-ins. Live chat or text-based messaging suits people who prefer shorter, written exchanges or need therapy that fits around work and caring commitments. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt tools and pacing across these formats to match each person’s needs.