Michelle Rutter, BACP

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that match their values. It is often useful for anxiety, stress and life transitions. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and understanding so people feel heard and accepted, which can reduce shame and build confidence in tackling problems. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviour and gives practical tools to change unhelpful patterns, useful for anxiety, depression and sleep or eating difficulties.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Michelle will talk through your goals and preferences and then suggest which ideas to try first. The plan can change as you progress, with the therapist and client deciding together what helps most.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation; phone sessions suit people who prefer not to use video or have limited bandwidth. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for short check-ins or when someone wants to write rather than speak. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, caring responsibilities or travel and help sustain regular contact as change is worked on.