Asma Amjad, NCPS

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then taking small steps toward a valued life. It can be useful for anxiety, low mood and difficulties that keep people feeling stuck. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings and actions and offers practical tools to change unhelpful patterns; it often helps with worry, sleep problems and low mood. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on a warm, non-judgemental relationship and helps people explore their feelings at their own pace.

The right approach is usually worked out together. The therapist will ask about goals, preferences and day-to-day routines and then try methods that suit the person. This collaborative process means approaches can be combined or adjusted over time to match progress and practical needs.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet. Video calls replicate face-to-face conversation and show visual cues. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat or text messaging can fit into busy days and help with brief reflections between sessions. These options make it easier to get support around work, family and other commitments, while keeping the focus on useful tools and steady progress.