Anna Ozbey, BACP

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It focuses on what matters to the person so they can take small actions towards a more meaningful life. Client-Centred Therapy centres the conversation on the client’s experience, offering empathic listening and reflection to help people understand themselves better. Solution-Focused Therapy looks for practical, immediate steps and small changes that can improve day-to-day functioning.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Anna will discuss the different methods and try things out with the client. Together they decide which mix of approaches fits the person’s goals, needs and preferences in a collaborative way.

Online therapy gives flexibility in how sessions happen. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues, phone sessions can be a quicker or lower-bandwidth option, and live chat or text-based messaging suit short check-ins or people who prefer writing. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, care duties and other commitments, while still using the same therapeutic tools and exercises as in longer meetings.