Yvonne Henry, BACP

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without being driven by them, and then take steps that match their values. It is useful for anxiety, depression and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns and practising different ways of responding; it is often used for anxiety, low mood and sleep or eating difficulties. Client-Centred Therapy places the person’s own experience at the heart of the work, offering empathetic listening and support to help people find their own solutions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most helpful, and then try methods that fit the person’s needs. That collaborative process means approaches can be adapted over time as goals change.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, offering different practical benefits. Video calls let people work face to face from wherever they are. Phone sessions can be a good choice when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging suit people who prefer to write, want flexible check-ins, or cannot be on camera. These options make it easier to schedule therapy around work, caregiving or other commitments while working with registered or accredited professionals.