Nicola Spence, 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 useful for anxiety, low mood and stress where the goal is to live more fully despite uncomfortable feelings. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current patterns and helps people build different ways of relating to themselves and others when old patterns cause pain.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Nicola will talk with each person about their needs, goals and preferences and suggest methods that fit. That process is collaborative and may combine elements from different approaches to suit what feels most helpful.

Online sessions can include video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging, giving flexibility for different days and rhythms. Video allows face-to-face conversation when that helps, phone calls can work if bandwidth or movement is an issue, and messaging suits shorter check-ins or people who prefer writing. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and routine while keeping a steady course of support from registered or accredited professionals and therapists.