Stefan Eckardt, BACP

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings and then focus on what matters to them. It is useful for anxiety, depression and life transitions because it teaches practical ways to act despite uncomfortable emotions. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy looks at the link between thoughts, feelings and actions and gives simple exercises to change unhelpful patterns. It can help with anxiety, mood problems and sleep or eating difficulties. Attachment-based work pays attention to how early relationships shape current reactions and helps people recognise and change repeating patterns in close connections.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to identify which methods suit a person's needs, goals and preferences. That might mean trying one approach for a while and adapting it as things change.

Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone conversations, live chat and text messaging to make therapy flexible. Video calls let people see each other and keep a close sense of connection. Phone sessions need less bandwidth and can fit into a break at work. Live chat or text messaging can be used for shorter check-ins, written reflection or when people prefer not to be on camera. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to keep contact between sessions when helpful.