Atakan Karakas, NCPS

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting stuck, and then take small steps toward what matters to them. It can be useful for anxiety, stress and life changes where values-based action matters. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy looks at how thoughts, feelings and behaviours interact, and uses practical exercises to shift unhelpful patterns; it often helps with anxiety, depression and sleeping problems.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The counsellor will discuss goals, preferences and what has or has not helped before. From that discussion she will suggest techniques and adapt sessions so the approach matches the person's needs and pace.

Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to make therapy easier to fit into busy lives. Video lets people read facial cues and try exercises together, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, and messaging or live chat suits shorter check-ins or those who prefer writing. These options increase flexibility so people can choose what works best for them while still using the chosen therapeutic approaches.