Mary Goggin, NCPS

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on helping people notice their thoughts and values, then take small actions that matter to them. It can be useful for anxiety, low mood and when life changes make choices feel hard. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings and behaviour and teaches clear strategies to reduce worry and break unhelpful patterns. It often suits anxiety, stress and mood difficulties. Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on addressing the impacts of traumatic events by gradually processing memories and learning coping skills to reduce distress.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapy process. Mary will work together with each person to identify goals, try methods that fit their needs, and adapt the plan if something does not help. This collaborative stance lets the client steer the pace and focus of work.

Online sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging, which makes it easier to fit therapy around work, childcare or travel. Phone sessions can be a shorter check-in when time is limited, while messaging and chat allow ongoing contact between calls. Video calls let people use gestures and facial cues when that feels helpful. Registered or accredited professionals offer this flexibility so therapy can reach people in different circumstances.