Barry Dolan , NCPS

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and then choose actions that matter to them. It can be useful for depression, anxiety and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns; this often helps with low mood, sleep and anxiety. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how past relationships shape current patterns and can help when people struggle with trust, closeness or repeating painful dynamics.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Barry will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and use approaches that fit those needs. This is a collaborative process where the therapist and client decide together which methods to try and adjust as progress is made.

Online therapy offers several practical benefits. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when meeting in person is not possible. Phone sessions can be used when bandwidth is limited or as a shorter check-in. Live chat and text-based messaging suit people who prefer writing, need flexibility, or want brief ongoing support between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and travel commitments and to keep momentum between meetings.