Tracy Thompson, BACP

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people focus on what matters to them and take small steps that reflect their values. It is useful for stress, anxiety and life changes because it centres action rather than trying to eliminate difficult thoughts. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and uses practical exercises to shift unhelpful patterns. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression and problems like addictions. Client-centred work means the therapist follows the person’s lead, offering empathy and reflection to help them make sense of their experience and build trust.

Choosing the right approach is often part of the first few sessions. Tracy works collaboratively to match methods to your goals, needs and preferences. She will discuss options, try techniques, and adjust the plan as you learn what helps you most.

Online therapy offers flexibility for busy lives. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when visual connection helps. Phone sessions are useful when bandwidth is limited or when a shorter check-in fits a break at work. Live chat and text-based messaging let people work through thoughts in writing or keep a regular, lower-intensity contact between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving or travel while still using the same therapeutic approaches offered in her practice.