Amreeta Chapman-Aujayeb, BACP

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It focuses on values and small actions that move someone towards a more meaningful life, which can help with anxiety and low mood. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, breaks problems into thoughts, feelings and behaviours and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns; it is often used for anxiety, depression and sleep issues. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current emotional patterns and helps people build different ways of relating and coping when those patterns cause distress.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, needs and preferences and will adapt methods together. That collaborative process helps decide whether to focus on skills, values-based action, or relational repair over time.

Online therapy with this counsellor can be done by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging. Video calls suit longer conversations and seeing non-verbal cues, while phone sessions can fit into a busy day or use less bandwidth. Live chat and messaging work well for brief check-ins, written reflection or for people who prefer not to be on camera. These options make it easier to fit therapy into everyday life and keep progress moving forward.