Julia Jakeman

How relationship work and trauma approaches fit online

Julia uses the Gottman Method to focus on communication patterns and practical skills that improve day-to-day interactions. This approach looks at behaviours between partners and offers simple exercises to practise outside sessions, which work well in remote formats.

She also uses Attachment-Based Therapy to examine how early relationship patterns shape current responses. That work involves noticing triggers and trying new ways of relating, often through dialogue and reflective exercises. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) is another strand she uses to help people name and move through intense feelings that affect behaviour and closeness. EFT sessions aim to create new emotional experiences that change how people relate.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences and what they hope to change. Together they decide which methods to try and can adjust the plan as progress is made.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls support face-to-face interaction and exercises that use visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging suit shorter check-ins or when you want to reflect in writing. Registered or accredited professionals can offer these options so people can pick the format that fits their routine and needs.