Nicole Uprichard, BACP

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people clarify what matters to them and take small steps toward those values while learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings. This approach is often useful for anxiety, depression and life changes. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, focuses on spotting unhelpful thinking and testing different behaviours to reduce distress and improve mood. It is commonly used for anxiety, low mood and problem-solving. Somatic Therapy brings attention to bodily sensations and physical responses to stress, offering techniques to soothe the nervous system and reduce the body’s tension patterns.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Nicole will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and choose methods that suit the situation. The process is collaborative so techniques can be adapted as therapy progresses.

Online sessions are offered by video, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to give flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, live chat can be used for shorter check-ins and text messaging supports ongoing reflection between sessions. These options make it simpler to fit therapy around work, family and travel commitments while keeping the focus on practical progress.