Argyro (Iro) Kladouchou, BACP, NCPS

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and then take steps that match their values. It is often used for anxiety, depression and life changes. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings and actions and uses practical tools to change unhelpful patterns. It suits worries like low mood, sleep problems and stress. Client-Centred Therapy places the person’s experience at the heart of sessions, offering a supportive space to talk things through and build self-understanding.

Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. The therapist will explore a person’s goals, preferences and day-to-day needs and then agree on approaches to try. This is a collaborative process, with choices reviewed as progress is made.

Online formats available include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face interaction and visual cues, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or for shorter check-ins, and text or live chat suits people who prefer written conversation or need more flexible timing. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, parenting or travel and help people maintain continuity of care when circumstances change.