Tracey Slater, BACP

Tracey uses an integrative approach that combines evidence-based techniques to suit each person. One common strand is trauma-sensitive work, which focuses on recognising how past distress affects current feelings and reactions and on pacing conversations so they feel manageable. Another strand is neurodivergent-affirming practice, which adapts communication and tasks to fit how someone thinks and processes, helping with overwhelm, routine changes and sensory or attention differences. Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. She will discuss different ways of working and decide together which methods fit best with a person’s goals, needs and preferences. This collaborative planning helps shape the focus of sessions and any small tasks to try between appointments. Online therapy offers practical benefits for many people. Video calls give face-to-face contact without travel, phone sessions can work when bandwidth is low or being on camera feels difficult, and live chat or text messaging suit brief check-ins or when people prefer writing. These options make it easier to schedule sessions around work, childcare or mobility limits while keeping therapy consistent and accessible.