Andrea Witt, NCPS

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, encourages people to notice unhelpful thoughts without being driven by them and to take action toward what matters. It can help with anxiety, depression and feelings of emptiness by focusing on values and small committed steps. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at thinking patterns and behaviours that keep problems going and uses practical exercises to change them; it is often used for anxiety, depression and sleep difficulties. Client-Centred Therapy places the person’s experience at the heart of the work and creates a supportive, non-judgemental space to be heard and understood.

Andrea sees finding the right approach as a joint process. She will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, then draw on these methods in ways that fit the individual. That collaborative planning means techniques are adapted as therapy progresses rather than fixed from the start.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging. Video calls are useful for face-to-face conversation, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, and messaging or live chat can suit quick check-ins or people who prefer not to be on camera. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, childcare and other commitments while keeping the focus on practical steps and steady progress.