Sima Patel, NCPS

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that reflect their values. It is useful for anxiety, depression and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thinking patterns and trying different behaviours to shift mood and worry. It often helps with panic, social anxiety and mood disorders. Attachment-Based Therapy pays attention to how early relationships shape current ways of connecting and feeling safe, which can be useful for abandonment, attachment issues and relationship concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, and together they will decide what to try first. That collaborative process means approaches can change over time if a different method seems more helpful.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to give practical flexibility. Video works well when visual connection matters, phone calls can be easier when bandwidth is limited, and chat or messaging suit short check-ins or people who prefer typing. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and daily life while keeping the focus on what the client wants to achieve.