Jayne Lewis, NCPS

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without fighting them, then commit to actions that match their values. ACT can be useful for anxiety, low mood and life changes where people want clearer direction. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns. CBT is often used for phobias, OCD, anxiety and sleep problems. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current responses and helps people understand and adjust relational patterns that cause distress.

Working out which approach is best is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively with each person to agree goals and try methods that suit their needs and preferences. Jayne will adapt techniques as sessions progress and encourage regular reviews so the plan stays relevant.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging. Video is a close substitute for face-to-face conversation while phone calls need less bandwidth and can fit into a work break. Live chat or messaging can be used for short check-ins, ongoing reflection or when writing feels easier. These options make it simpler to maintain continuity between sessions and to fit therapy into a busy schedule.