Soraya Hind, BACP

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice unhelpful thoughts without getting ruled by them and focus on what matters in life. It suits people who want clearer values and simpler ways to act despite difficult feelings. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and offers practical steps to change unhelpful patterns. This is often useful for anxiety, low mood and stress. Client‑Centred Therapy emphasises an empathic listening relationship where the client leads the pace and focus, helping people feel heard and more able to make their own choices.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Soraya will talk through options with each person and adapt methods to match goals, needs and preferences. That collaborative process means the therapy plan can change as progress is made or priorities shift.

Online therapy makes it easier to fit counselling into a busy life. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when that matters, phone sessions use less bandwidth, and live chat or text messaging support shorter check‑ins or people who prefer writing. These options help people access therapy from where they are and at times that suit their routine, while working with registered or accredited professionals and therapists experienced in trauma and identity issues.