Scott Mottram, BACP

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take small actions that match those values. It is often used for anxiety, low mood and life transitions when people feel stuck. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on recognising unhelpful thinking and trying different behaviours to shift mood and habits; it is practical and goal-orientated for problems like sleep, stress and depression. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns influence current connections and communication, and it can be useful for difficulties with trust, codependency and fatherhood issues.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Scott will discuss different methods and together the person and counsellor decide what to try first. That collaborative process means the plan can change as needs and goals become clearer over time.

Online sessions give practical flexibility. Video calls allow a face-to-face style conversation when visual cues matter. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging can suit people who prefer writing, need brief daily support, or cannot be on camera. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and travel commitments while still drawing on effective therapeutic tools.