Joanne Willmot, BACP

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It is useful for anxiety, stress and coping with life changes. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and building a trusting relationship so people feel heard and understood; this approach suits those who want a supportive space to make sense of feelings. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, CBT, looks at how thoughts and behaviours keep problems going and uses straightforward exercises to change patterns, which can help with depression, anxiety and unhelpful habits.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Joanne will talk with each person about goals and preferences and suggest ways of combining methods that fit the issue at hand. The choice of approach evolves from regular review and collaboration rather than being fixed at the start.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when useful, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, and live chat or text messaging suits short check-ins or people who prefer written dialogue. These options make it simpler to fit therapy around work, family life and other commitments while keeping the focus on practical steps and emotional understanding.